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Humor and Caregiving
How can you use humor with intention and create more joy in your day?
Nov 20, 2018


Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
They ask for $1,000 to cover the taxes on your so-called prize. It's a SCAM!
Nov 4, 2018


Sleep and Dementia
If you’re a caregiver to a person living with dementia, you know how important a good night’s sleep is-- and how rare it can be.
Nov 4, 2018


Understanding Yourself as a Caregiver
Someone you love needs help and support at home and you find yourself wondering, “What do I do now?” “How can I help them?”
Oct 29, 2018


Meeting the Spiritual Needs of a Person Living with Dementia
Spirituality remains strong within a person and usually doesn’t change with a diagnosis of dementia.
Oct 16, 2018


What Law Enforcement Officials Need to Know About Dementia
As the population ages, law enforcement officers will encounter more and more people living with dementia.
Oct 8, 2018


What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia that is characterized by tiny deposits of a protein in the brain called Lewy bodies.
Oct 8, 2018


Care Plan Meetings 101
Every nursing home resident has a right to receive good care. That's why you should know about care plan meetings.
Sep 13, 2018


Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Falls at Home
Falls are often the beginning of the downward slide into incapacity. Prevention is key. Here's where to start.
Sep 4, 2018


Learning the Art of the Ask
How can you best support a person with dementia? Renowned dementia educator Teepa Snow has some ideas.
Aug 18, 2018


Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
Scammers are hard at work trying to defraud older adults.
Aug 17, 2018


Flu Shots for Seniors
Do you care for someone over the age of 65? Are you wondering if they should get the flu shot? The answer is yes.
Aug 17, 2018


What Do All Those Terms Mean?
The long-term care system can seem like an alphabet soup of programs.
Aug 16, 2018


Sex, Intimacy and Dementia
It’s time to wake up and be realistic about what happens in the bedrooms of aging Americans, including those who have dementia.
Aug 8, 2018


The Importance of Capturing your Parents’ Life Story When They Have Dementia
Why is it important to hear and record your parents' stories while they can still tell them? This article offers some insights.
Aug 1, 2018


Eldercaring Coordination: New Hope for Feuding Families
Have minor disagreements with your siblings about the care of elderly loved ones devolved into all out war? There's a solution.
Jul 21, 2018


Using Music to Enhance Quality of Life When Your Parent Has Dementia
Why is music such a good way to connect with a parent who has dementia? The answer lies in the brain. This article explains more.
Jul 17, 2018


Skimming is Out; Shimming is In
When it comes to credit card fraud, shimming is the new skimming. This article explains more.
Jul 17, 2018


How to Talk to Loved Ones About Their Illness
Talking to a loved one about his or her illness is rarely easy. These tips will help you make the most of these delicate conversations.
Jul 2, 2018


What Does Independence Day Mean to You?
Ponder these reflections on the topic of freedom on this Independence Day.
Jul 1, 2018


Helping Your Parents Downsize
If your elderly parents have decided to move to a smaller home, how can you best support them during the transition?
Jul 1, 2018


Participating in Alzheimer and Dementia-Related Clinical Studies
Could participating in a clinical trial be right for you or your elderly loved one? This article explains the pros and cons.
Jun 10, 2018


Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
What is grief? How long should you grieve the loss of a loved one? What can you do to heal your grief?
Jun 10, 2018


Making Independence Day Activities Senior-Friendly
How might you adapt traditional activities to make them senior-friendly? This article offers a few ideas.
Jun 10, 2018
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