Aging

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Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...

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Hospice Care: Help During End Stages of Life

Each time I walked into Dad’s room in the nursing home, he would be rigid in bed, propped up on one elbow...

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Alzheimer’s: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?

…The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...

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The Perfect Holiday Gift for A Caregiver: ‘The AARP Caregiver Answer Book’

Holidays nearly always increase the emotional load of caregiving and often, the physical tasks as well. With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the...

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How to Report Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

Dear Carol: My head is pounding from stress after leaving my mom, who lives in a skilled nursing facility. Anger isn’t my...

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November Rocks! Egosan Celebrates Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers Awareness

November is a month of awareness, and Egosan is eager to be part of these celebrations. So, let’s begin by letting you...

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How to Make Life Easier and Safer for Older Adults with Low Vision

Many people would consider losing their eyesight one of the worst losses they could endure. While most of us will not suffer...

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Mistakes to Avoid When Caregiving for Someone Living with Alzheimer’s

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...

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Some Mildly Risky Behavior Might Be Necessary for Your Elder’s Mental Health

Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life, and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or even...

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The Advantages of Not Arguing with Someone Who Has Dementia

“Where’s my college ring?” This had become Dad’s mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn’t gotten...

Aging

Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?

Hospice Care: Help During End Stages of Life

Alzheimer’s: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?

The Perfect Holiday Gift for A Caregiver: ‘The AARP Caregiver Answer Book’

How to Report Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

November Rocks! Egosan Celebrates Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers Awareness

How to Make Life Easier and Safer for Older Adults with Low Vision

Mistakes to Avoid When Caregiving for Someone Living with Alzheimer’s

Some Mildly Risky Behavior Might Be Necessary for Your Elder’s Mental Health

The Advantages of Not Arguing with Someone Who Has Dementia

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Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

Memoryboard: Designed by caregivers to help families stay connected

Seneca Sense Home: Incontinence Care Made Easy

Free Caregiver Training provided by Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD

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