Dementia care

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Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression

The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized...

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Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Senior Living Community

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged...

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Unplugging from Caregiving Is Essential, but How? Read for tips:

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years, and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...

Kitchen Safety Concerns for People with Dementia

Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can...

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How to Be a True Friend to a Family Caregiver

Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a...

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Siblings Complain Designated Caregiver Is Slow to Update Them

Dear Carol: I’m from a family of three boys, and due to proximity, I’ve become the caregiver for our aging parents. Thankfully,...

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Home is All About Heart, Especially for Older Adults

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

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Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife: Part 2

Last week, I wrote about an article released by A Place for Mom in honor of Women’s History Month. The article included...

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Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver

Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...

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The Best Ways to Support a Caregiving Spouse

When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...

Dementia care

Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression

Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Senior Living Community

Unplugging from Caregiving Is Essential, but How? Read for tips:

Kitchen Safety Concerns for People with Dementia

How to Be a True Friend to a Family Caregiver

Siblings Complain Designated Caregiver Is Slow to Update Them

Home is All About Heart, Especially for Older Adults

Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife: Part 2

Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver

The Best Ways to Support a Caregiving Spouse

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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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