Have you ever experienced that jolt of a distant memory that suddenly pops to the forefront of your mind, perhaps through a song, a scent, an image from the past? For those with Alzheimer’s disease, the strength of long-term memory… Read More
Many of us will be faced with finding in home care for a loved one. Learn more about great In-home Care Solutions from Atlanta Home Care Partners.
On any given day, a doctor likely has close to 20 patients to see – in addition to telephone calls, paperwork, and other administrative duties. It leaves very little time spent with each individual, which is why it is imperative… Read More
“I do NOT have Alzheimer’s disease! There’s nothing wrong with me!”
If you’ve heard a senior loved one with dementia frustratingly voice this or perhaps a similar type of sentiment, you might have thought that individual was simply in denial… Read More
Living far apart makes it hard to visit our aging parents as often as we would wish, but when the holiday season is here, families make it a priority to spend quality time together – making it the perfect opportunity… Read More
Let’s be genuine: providing senior care in Buckhead, GA for an elderly family member can become draining, frustrating, and isolating. When care requirements advance, specifically when a chronic condition like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease is at play, family caregivers might… Read More
Even if we’d prefer to turn a blind eye to it, family friction is actually prevalent in some way for most people, and in a period of crisis, such as while in the midst of providing care for aging parents,… Read More
Perhaps your family rivals those on Walton’s Mountain in its unconditional love, unwavering patience with one another, and determination to stick together through thick and thin. But if your family members are similar to most, there’s definitely some degree of… Read More
“I may have a use for this someday.” We all have items we hold onto with this thought in mind. But in reality, the old stacks of National Geographic magazines, boxes of loose photographs, old tools, heirloom silver teapots and… Read More
Since your mother gave up her car keys and is having difficulties moving around on her own, you and your siblings have made the decision to share the task of providing for her care needs. Someone has to bring her… Read More
Atlanta caregivers, and family caregivers across the country, are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” So says the latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. With around 18 million family members providing care… Read More
