Communicate, Don’t Medicate With the elderly, especially those with memory issues, sometimes the only form of communication is with repetitive sounds, motions or nosies. Sometimes…
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Our seniors are prey to doctors who prescribe psychiatric and other medical drugs to “help” with elderly conditions. Similar to our dependent children, our seniors are…
I often get asked these question: What are the signs that an elderly person may need assistance with their daily activities or health decisions?…
Sympathy noun feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune. Empathy noun the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Sympathy and…
THE SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME FOR VACATIONS! The kids are off school, there are many places to go and see that you can’t go…
How Do We Handle Challenges that Family Members Face? Below are some challenges that we have helped families overcome. Many sons and daughters have said…
Help Keep the Family Caregiver from Collapse – Family caregivers can suffer the most especially when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia The caregiver burden…
During the Holiday Season it’s easier to see changes in behavior that could be the early stages of memory impairment or dementia. Noticing changes is…
Caregiver burden is the stress which is perceived by family caregivers due to the home care situation. This subjective burden is one of the most important predictors for negative outcomes of…
What to Look for When Visiting Your Independent Elderly Parents In the summertime, there is more family activity – from visiting to family reunions, and…
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