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Empowering Patients: The Evolution of Dementia Diagnosis Discussions

Getting a dementia diagnosis is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and more, all of which are heightened if the diagnosis is given starkly, without empathy or compassion. There are steps doctors can (and should) take when delivering a dementia diagnosis to ease the initial impact, empowering […]

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Resolving Conflict When Aging Parents Reject Assistance

It is a complicated scenario many family caregivers face: your elderly parents, who once looked after you, now resist the help they so desperately need. There is a delicate balance between respecting their freedom and ensuring their well-being and safety. If you are in this situation, you are not alone! We know the array of […]

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What Family Caregivers Really Need From Their Own Mouths

If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are placed on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed family caregivers to speak honestly and openly about what they need—and their feedback may surprise […]

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Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires ongoing adaptation to the individual’s changing needs. As the disease advances, there comes a point when 24-hour dementia care becomes not just beneficial but necessary for ensuring the safety, well-being, and good quality of life for the person.

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Examples of High-Tech Tools

Now Available to Assist One to Remain at Home Safely Kami Senior Care Camera Real-time alerts—caregivers will receive a notification on their mobile device after a fall happens 2-way audio and live view allow you to speak to your loved ones through the device itself Wide coverage—enough to cover an entire room (wi-fi connection required) […]

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Understanding How Much Exercise Older Adults Need

The countdown is on to the new year, and this means only one thing: deciding on a resolution that you will actually be inspired to keep. Why not consider setting a goal that will help both you and someone you love live healthier and feel happier?

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Maintaining Life Balance with Hospital-at-Home Care

No one wants to spend any longer than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the necessary treatment or procedure over with as soon as possible and move on to recovering. Unsurprisingly, the growing trend in hospital-at-home care services is one being met with open arms. Imagine being able to avoid: The bright lights, […]