Dementia care

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How often should I Visit Once They Move to Assisted Living?

Dear Carol: How often should I visit Mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit...

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The Sacrifices of Caregiving Stay with Us Long After Our Service Ends

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...

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Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is...

Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup

Dear Readers: It’s mid-year already, and that means it’s time for my semi-annual column featuring caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, and technology. These...

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How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Aging Parents

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

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Affirming Phrases for Caregivers to Live By

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

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Strategies for Getting (and Staying) Organized While Caregiving

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

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Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

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Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parents’ Needs

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...

Dementia care

How often should I Visit Once They Move to Assisted Living?

The Sacrifices of Caregiving Stay with Us Long After Our Service Ends

Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup

How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Aging Parents

Affirming Phrases for Caregivers to Live By

Strategies for Getting (and Staying) Organized While Caregiving

Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parents’ Needs

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Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

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