Tips for Using Incontinence Products More Efficiently
If you are caring for someone who wears incontinence protection, you understand the challenges of putting them on (and taking them off)...
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Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US
As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that...
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...
Adult Day Care Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...
Vision Changes with Dementia Amplify Brain Challenges
Dear Carol: My mom has mid-stage dementia and she’s been picking in the air in front of her at something only she...
Caregiver Guilt: How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Elderly Parents
The first call of the day from your mom you can handle. “Oh, hi, Mom. Yes, it’s a very pretty day. Maybe...
Should You Agree with How Someone Living with Dementia Sees Reality?
It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree...
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The only certainty when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is that a senior’s condition will progressively worsen. The National Alzheimer’s Association has developed...
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...
Aphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury
My uncle was an avid reader and loved playing word games. After a series of strokes, he had extreme difficulty communicating. The...
