Mental Health

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What to Do When an Older Adult Repeats the Same Things Over and Over

One sign of the aging brain is repeating things more often, especially stories and questions. There are reasons for this that are...

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Stressed Caregiver for Husband and Parents Asks for Tips to Relax

Dear Carol: I’m taking care of my 68-year-old husband with several serious medical diagnoses, as well as my 97-year-old mother in memory...

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Are People with Advanced Alzheimer’s Aware of Their Surroundings?

Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease...

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Time Management Strategies for Caregivers

Don’t let the title scare you. I’m not presenting a “system” here. Personally, I’ve never seen a chart or graph designed to...

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Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies

When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...

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When a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You

Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be one of life’s toughest and most heartbreaking challenges....

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4 Of the Most Challenging Caregiver Situations

Caregiving throws many challenges our way, including establishing care routines for our elders that are not only challenging but may be somewhat...

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The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

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10 Common Guilt-Producing Caregiver Thoughts

Wouldn’t it be nice to be a family caregiver who never gets frustrated and is an eternal optimist? Maybe there are some...

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The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic

I was honored when asked to provide my thoughts about the then-forthcoming The AARP Caregiver Answer Book by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and...

Mental Health

What to Do When an Older Adult Repeats the Same Things Over and Over

Stressed Caregiver for Husband and Parents Asks for Tips to Relax

Are People with Advanced Alzheimer’s Aware of Their Surroundings?

Time Management Strategies for Caregivers

Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies

When a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You

4 Of the Most Challenging Caregiver Situations

The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

10 Common Guilt-Producing Caregiver Thoughts

The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic

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