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.

by Cheryl Richard Mann

Tips to Help Manage Rummaging Behaviors in Seniors with Dementia

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Forgetful Senior Man With Dementia Looking In Cupboard At Home
Digging through boxes, cabinets, and closets, taking out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a variety of items might be frustrating for the people providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. However, these actions have purpose.… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

How Reminiscence Therapy Is Changing Life for Those with Alzheimer’s

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senior couple driving vintage car
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Tips to Make the Most Out of a Doctor Visit

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Tips For Doctors Appt
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Anosognosia and Dementia: When Alzheimer’s Patients are in Denial

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home health care dunwoody
“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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Atlanta Home Care Partners’ Holiday Visit Safety Checklist for Aging Parents

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Smiling Mature nurse embracing senior woman and holding a Christmas gift while sitting on the sofa.
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Family Caregivers, Take Note: Socialization is Crucial to Your Health!

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Young female and mature women drinking tea and talking
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann


Family Fights Can Impact Quality of Care for Aging Parents. These Tips Can Help.

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Shot of a mature married couple having an argument
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

The Dangers of Family Dynamics Resurfacing when Looking After Elderly Parents

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Family Caregivers
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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Looking for Downsizing Help for Seniors? Try “Rightsizing”!

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cleaning tips for seniors
“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
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Caring for Elderly Parents? Take These Steps First.

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Caring for Aging Parents
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