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Help for Those Providing Dementia Care

If only providing dementia care for a loved came with a handbook, rather than the trial-and-error-and-trial-again method so many of us are faced with. The different phases of the disease that have to be worked through make it even more complex; the moment we begin to feel moderately adept at handling one phase, we’re on […]

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Dementia Care: Key Symptoms Used to Diagnose Dementia

Mom seems to be a bit perplexed nowadays. Yesterday evening, she inadvertently used salt instead of sugar in her well known chocolate chip cookie recipe. She called the dog by my brother’s name. And she misplaced her handbag, only to find it in the medicine cabinet. Is it possible she’s developing Alzheimer’s disease or another […]

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Issues in Senior Care: When Dementia Causes Anger Outbursts and What You Should Do

Those providing senior care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most challenging is the change in temperament – the Jekyll and Hyde transformation from that sweet, gentle person into an angry, offensive bully. […]

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Are You Unintentionally Making These Alzheimer’s Caregiving Mistakes?

No one hands you a manual for this. You try your best. You stay calm, keep reading, follow your gut. But Alzheimer’s has a way of rewriting the rules just when you think you’re getting the hang of it. What worked yesterday might not work today. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. Here’s the good […]

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Don’t Just Survive! Learn How to Thrive With a Chronic Health Condition.

Chronic illness has a way of reshaping life, for both the person experiencing it and also you, the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and discover new ways to manage the unexpected. While the illness may create obstacles, it doesn’t have to define […]

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Trying to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimer’s? Try These Nonverbal Tips.

You ask a simple question: “Which shirt would you like to wear today?” But rather than a response, you are met with hesitation, confusion, and an extended pause. You’ve probably encountered times such as this trying to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and conversations feel more like challenges than connections. When […]

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Long-Term Care Options Worksheet

To assist in the decision-making process, some options for long-term care are listed. Use this worksheet as a starting point. Long-Term Care Options In-home care Home health care Nursing home (skilled nursing/rehab/convalescent) Adult day care Assisted living Adult family/foster home Retirement home Family moves in Move in with family Combinations of above Options Checklist Defined […]

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When You’re Not Ready to Move

A little help can postpone a move to a higher level of care. When illness or recuperation means independence is lost for a time period, take advantage of our convenient in-home services to assist with daily living activities. FREE professional assessments for in-home care solutions are available to all interested residents. Our Services Housekeeping Light […]

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If Mom Has Alzheimer’s, Are You at Risk Too?

Mom has Alzheimer’s, and as you watch her struggle to remember your name or complete her daily routine, a distressing thought might slip into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It’s normal to fear facing identical problems when a parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia. We encourage you to take a deep breath and think […]