by Leah Weinberg When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the caretaker family members may think that a support group “isn’t for them”. They may want to deal with their feelings privately, and don’t yet understand the benefits of an Alzheimer’s support group and hearing other people’s stories who are in the Read More
The Four Key Elements to Positive Aging
by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC We all want to have the highest quality of life possible as we age. I am often asked what the keys to a positive aging experience are as we approach our “golden years”. The keys are relatively simple, but require consistent practice to make the lifestyle changes that will Read More
Adult Day Care May Be Just What You Need
When caring for a loved one, you still need to run your own life and take time for yourself. Maybe it’s time to do some errands, take a nap, read a book or go to work. Perhaps you need just two hours, or a full eight. Since dementia is a slow-progressing disease, there is a Read More
What is Hospice and How Medicare Covers It
Hospice is end of life care for those terminally ill that require special care to make their time as comfortable as possible, and to support their family though this difficult time. Many hospice nurses help decision-making by giving recommendations and resources, including counseling, to the affected family. Those with Alzheimer’s disease will reach a point Read More
Essential Items to Bring to Senior Medical Appointments
by Pam Ness Accompanying a loved one to senior medical appointments can be a lengthy time commitment that includes many steps: commuting, parking, navigating a medical center to find the right office, waiting to register, sitting in the waiting room to be called into an examining room, waiting in the examining room for the doctor, Read More
Want to Talk? Caregiver Hotlines
Sometimes being a caregiver for someone can be a very exhausting experience. We get so wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks that come along with the responsibility that we forget to take time for ourselves and can have difficulty making decisions on our own. Of course, if the person we are caring for has dementia Read More
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