Untreated Hearing Loss Can Contribute to Dementia Risk
Dear Carol: Even though my husband has prescription hearing aids, he doesn’t use them much because thinks his hearing isn’t “that bad.”...
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November Rocks! Celebrate 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...
Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia
Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s...
Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone
Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either...
New to Caregiving: How Do I Keep from Going Under?
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...
Clarify Expectations for Hired Care by Using Task List
Dear Carol: I’m married with teenage kids and work full-time. Until recently, I’ve felt I could also support my 83-year-old mom’s care,...
People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help
Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...
An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
Incontinence After Menopause A Common Challenge
Menopause: The ceasing of menstruation. Sounds simple, but for each woman, the process of going through perimenopause and eventually arriving at menopause...
Faith and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Benjamin Mast Explains
How can faith help both caregivers and people with dementia get through something that makes no sense even to those who believe...
