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Replacing Caregiver Stress with Joy Through Intentional Gratitude

Our facial expressions expose so much to those around us, and when you’re feeling an abnormal quantity of stress, well-meaning family members will surely pick up on it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will require far more than a few words to turn our mood around. Nonetheless, […]

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Alzheimer’s and Wandering: Why It Happens and How to Help

Out of all the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most concerning is the individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that may occur in the event that the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can take place any time the older adult is: • Scared, confused or overwhelmed • Trying to […]

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Irrational Thoughts: Tips To Understand, Respond and Help Seniors

“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to locate its owner!” Listening to an older family member voice worries like this that you are aware to be false is unsettling – yet not abnormal. The initial impulse might be to try and rationalize together […]

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Updates from the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report

The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten seniors – it is necessary for people to be familiar with the most up-to-date advancements in research and treatment options. According to the report, the […]

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How to Help Seniors as Abilities Decline

The earliest signs might be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even detect that anything is amiss. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational when visiting your family and while running errands. However those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns: being forgetful about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a […]

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