It might have come altogether without warning: an unexpected fall that resulted in a fractured hip and the requirement for Mom to have support and help to remain at home. Or, it may have been building up over time, such… Read More
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It’s very easy to get swept up in the day-to-day tasks of caregiving for a senior you love. There is so much to be done, and frequently it is just quicker and more efficient to do it all yourself, letting… Read More
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Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are often all too familiar with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a quick shower, or even walk into another… Read More
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss
Memories are the glue that binds together our past with who we are today; and for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, confusion… Read More
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In this striking new development, a “cold-shock” protein present in swimmers’ blood is showing promising results in slowing and even reversing the progression of dementia in mice.
Pertaining to the hibernation capacity in all mammals when exposed to cold temperatures,… Read More
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Think of the most ideal holiday season you can envision. While that image may vary a little for each of us, it could include gifts, good food, lights, and traditions handed down through the generations. Yet what most certainly holds… Read More
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For older adults and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the house is essential. COPD and humidifiers are often a good match, but there are some factors to consider first. Air that… Read More
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Family caregivers give so much of themselves to take care of their loved ones, frequently sacrificing their own individual needs and desires during the process. It may seem normal to assume then that caregivers would feel great about themselves, with… Read More
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You forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your reading glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Is it just a standard part of aging,… Read More
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With so many older adults taking several prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing medications and dosages to determine the ideal solutions, it’s essential to understand what to do with meds which are no longer needed or that have expired.… Read More
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Where to Start When You’re New to Family Caregiving
Caregiver Support and Tips, Family Caregiving, Senior Health, Senior SafetyHow Independence Throughout Aging Promotes Healthy Wellbeing
Family Caregiving, Senior Independence, Senior SafetyWhat Alzheimer’s Related Shadowing Tells Us About Dementia and the Fear of Being Alone
Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer’s Care Tips, Caregiver Support and Tips, Family CaregivingCreating a Memory Book Can Spark Visual Cues for Dementia Patients
Dementia, Dementia CareIs Cold Water the Key to Slowing the Progression of Dementia?
Dementia, Medical NewsPreventing Social Isolation; Celebrating Safely with the Elderly at Christmas
Information – Inside and Out, Senior Loneliness, Senior SafetyCOPD and Humidifiers: Learn the Benefits and Cautions
Chronic Illness, Home Assessment, In-Home Care GeorgiaHow to Free Yourself from Family Caregiver Guilt
Family Caregivers, Respite Care, Senior HealthMild Cognitive Impairment: Is It Dementia, or Just a “Senior Moment?”
Alzheimer's, Dementia, Senior HealthElderly Care Tips for Proper Medication Disposal
Caregiver Support and Tips, Medication Management, Senior Safety