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What Does It Mean when Lucidity Returns at the End Stages of Dementia?

Even as confusion and memory loss escalate throughout the…
caregiver sitting at the dining table and working on laptop, her two sons are having lunch, grandmother is working in the kitchen

How the Pandemic Changed Work-Life Balance for Caregivers of Older Adults

If there is one particular positive after-effect regarding…
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The Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

The cool dampness of rich soil. The heat of the sun's rays.…
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Entertaining Activity Ideas for Seniors with Low Vision and Alzheimer’s

Finding activities that are fun and engaging for a family…
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Beware of This Senior Scam That Targets Lonely Seniors

It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic…
Brain from wooden puzzles. Mental Health and problems with memory.

Latest News on Alzheimer’s Research: Milestones Reached This Past Year

With so much negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is…
With a serious look on her face, the teen girl looks at her grandmother during group therapy.

Caring for Senior Parents SOS: Family Counseling

There are particular milestones we might encounter in our…
Senior couple on a video calling using a digital tablet at home

Caring for Elderly Parents: Assessing Mental Health from a Distance

The isolation and fear as a result of COVID-19 has wreaked…
elderly lady having tea with her daughter

Getting Started in a New Caregiving Role

It might have come totally out of the blue: an unexpected…
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Helping Seniors Remain Independent Starts with These Four Steps

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily tasks of caregiving…
Granddaughter giving a surprise gift to grandmother

Shadowing Behaviors and What They Really Mean for Seniors with Dementia

Primary caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer's are typically…
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Create a Memory Book for Seniors with Dementia

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until…