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Top Suggestions to Overcome Stress When Caring for a Loved One With Dementia

April 22, 2022

There’s no such thing as a “normal day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may …Read More

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How to Spot UTI Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones

April 15, 2022

Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know …Read More

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Meaningful Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients

March 25, 2022

Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful pursuits is crucial for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More

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Siblings and Senior Care: Getting the Help You Need for Aging Parents

March 18, 2022

As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to siblings and senior care. If you and your …Read More

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Discover the Facts About Delirium in Seniors

February 25, 2022

With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a difficult condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults tend to be prone to delirium, so our …Read More

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Risk Factors of Elderly Depression

January 28, 2022

After spending some time with relatives and revisiting beloved traditions and memories over the holiday season, it’s not unusual for a sense of nostalgia and …Read More

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Caregiver Journaling: 7 Things to Document for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

January 21, 2022

Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a number of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than …Read More

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Taking Steps to Boost Senior Foot Health

January 6, 2022

It is challenging to put your best foot forward when pain permeates each step. Foot issues are normal when we grow older, which is understandable; …Read More

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Top Strategies for Adapting Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

December 3, 2021

The constraints of the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More

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Navigating Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease Care: Part 3 of 3

November 12, 2021

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects family members along with the person diagnosed. Learning what to expect as the illness progresses is paramount to being prepared …Read More

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