The holidays are fast approaching and a great many people are already making plans to visit their cherished family members. During this special time, millions of families will see just how much change a year can make in their family- how children have grown, or how relatives have aged. With holiday reunions come an opportune Read More
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Make a Hospital Stay Easier for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Since physical problems increase with age, the likelihood of hospitalization also increases. If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or Dementia a hospitalization can be disruptive and frightening. Keep in mind that hospitals are not typically well-designed for patients with dementia, in many cases, hospital staff have limited training in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias which Read More
Management Tips for Caregivers to Reduce Stress
When you’re a caregiver, every second count. There are appointments to keep, meals to cook, medications to administer—all critical to the health of our loved one. But when there is so much to do and so little time to do it all, when we count and divide our seconds of the day as if they Read More
ALS …what you need to know about the disease and how you can help
How to Support the ALS Community Boomers are called the Greatest Generation, and in our opinion, one of the best defining features of this bunch is that they care about issues, want to learn about them and help when possible. So, we are going to do a quick educational bit about ALS and why it’s Read More
Long term care insurance can benefit seniors who want to remain independent at home
Many individuals may feel uncomfortable relying on their children or family members for support, and find that long-term care insurance could help cover out-of-pocket expenses. Without long-term care insurance, the cost of providing these services may quickly deplete the savings of the individual and/or their family. Long term care insurance covers care generally NOT covered by Read More