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
Learning First Aid is Important for Family Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important roles is to keep everyone safe. You never know when a medical emergency is going to come up and you want to always feel prepared — no matter how minor (or serious) the incident. One way to be a prepared and safe is learn first aid. It 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
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
How Does Meals on Wheels Work for Seniors?
There are many factors that can contribute to poor dietary habits in the elderly: lack of money to purchase healthy food, unable to drive or to access a grocery store, physical ailments (including dementia) that prevent people from cooking, fatigue or lack of confidence in the kitchen. Anyone can relate to at least a few Read More
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