Taking numerous medications unfortunately becomes a reality for most senior citizens, as three out of four people over the age of 65 are treated for multiple medical conditions. Medication mistakes can be very dangerous and even deadly, so it is of utmost importance that loved ones and caregivers of seniors do everything possible to manage and Read More
Activities that Delay the Onset of Dementia
Several studies have proven that a variety of activities that stimulate mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing can possibly delay the onset of dementia caused by diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This is thought to be due to the effects of cognitive reserve, which is the concept of developing your brain to help defend it against cognitive Read More
Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Whether you’re a caretaker full-time or part-time, for a loved one or as part of your job, caring for someone with dementia can be a very difficult task. It is helpful to understand what dementia is in order to do the best job possible in caring for them. Dementia is a blanket term for the Read More
Who Helps Pay for Alzheimer’s Care?
by Pam Ness The recent study published by the Alzheimer’s Association is a wake-up call for the nation: the number of Alzheimer’s patients are increasing rapidly every year, and costs of care for Alzheimer’s disease are skyrocketing. Who helps pay for Alzheimer’s Care? The numbers are quite scary, as the growth in Alzheimer’s numbers may Read More
NY Times Article on Living with Alzheimer’s
By Pam Ness A recent New York Times article did a magnificent job of capturing the essence of what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s disease, both as a patient, and as a caregiver. The writer N.R. Kleinfeld spent 20 months following Geri Taylor, a 72-year-old woman in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, along Read More
How Do You Pay for Alzheimer’s Care?
by Pam Ness How to pay for Alzheimer’s care is a big concern for many Americans. A recently released comprehensive study from the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the grim financial reality of the cost of caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Family caregivers spend more than $5,000 per year caring for someone with Read More
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