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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 […]

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Know the Signs of Caregiver Burden and How to Overcome It

Looking after an older loved one is an act of love and devotion. However, it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared laughter and smiles can quickly be overshadowed by the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with constant caregiving. This challenging journey can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and […]

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Alzheimer’s Awareness

Alzheimer’s Awareness Everyone is forgetful now and again, and as we age the occurrences may become even more frequent. Yet most people who have mild forgetfulness do not have Alzheimer’s disease. But when memory loss starts to interfere with daily activities, it may be time to consult with a physician.

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Charting New Horizons: Advancements in Alzheimer’s Science

One positive thing about Alzheimer’s disease is it has seized the eye of researchers everywhere who are driven to identify new treatment options. When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, however, the urgency to find help is even greater. If this is you, be encouraged! Though Aduhelm, the controversial medication approved by the FDA […]

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Alzheimer’s Caregiving: When to Step In and When to Step Back

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be an automatic response to step in and take over a task in the belief that it is safer or easier or that you are helping to avoid a potential embarrassment for the person. However, taking over tasks that they are actually capable of completing on […]