Father’s Day As a Caregiver: Despite the Changes, He’ll Always Be Your Dad
For adult children celebrating Father’s Day with dads who have memory loss, it’s important to acknowledge your own memories and honor...
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Early Stage Dementia: How to Protect Your Aging Parents’ Assets
Mild cognitive impairment causes memory loss and poor judgment, both of which may not be obvious until it’s too late. Seniors with mild...
Memorial Day: Making Memories For Those With Dementia
...if you have gatherings with friends and family, such as Memorial Day picnics (indoors or out) you can bring a few items to not only...
Growing Connections: Gardening with Seniors
Gardening is an excellent way for aging bodies to get a moderate-intensity aerobic workout, shed calories and stay flexible. At any age,...
Top 3 Excuses From Siblings Who Don't Help With Caregiving
Many caregivers ask how to respond to siblings who, after being directly and distinctly asked for help, either skirt responsibility with...
When Mom Has Alzheimer’s: How to Celebrate Mother’s Day
"Mom doesn’t know who I am, much less what day it is.” Sarah wailed. “I am thinking I might just skip Mother’s Day this year. I mean...
Warm Weather and Dementia: Tips and Advice
Understanding how weather changes affect the elderly, especially those with dementia, is important to ensure that [loved ones] are...
How to Minimize Wandering In a Senior With Dementia
To prevent a loved one from wandering and promote safe walking, you first need to define what they are trying to achieve or where they...
Using VA Benefits to Pay for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care
The VA provides nursing home care and other long-term care -- also called "extended care" -- for many veterans. Who's eligible for VA...
Understanding Medicaid for Dementia
Medicaid, the nation's public health insurance program for low-income people, now covers nearly 60 million Americans, including many...
6 Simple Gadgets Improving Life For Those With Dementia
Fortunately, the availability of assistive technology and a variety of gadgets can help to make everyday tasks easier for elderly people...
Activities For People With Dementia Based Around Food
The smell of food – such as freshly baked bread – is a powerful way of stimulating appetites and conversation. The sight of fruit...
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