Study shows sundowning likely has biological basis
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Study shows sundowning with Alzheimer’s likely has a biological basis
Sundowning, the syndrome in which elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s, tend to show high levels of activity, anxiety and agitation, sometimes accompanied by...
Sundowning, the syndrome in which elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s, tend to show high levels of activity, anxiety and agitation, sometimes accompanied by...
Gold Alert for missing seniors making headway
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According to the Wall Street Journal, New York has joined other states including Illinois, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas in this effort that gives searching for missing seniors with disabilities the same urgency as searching for...
Glen Campbell goes public about his Alzheimer’s
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Glen Campbell goes public about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer's disease is no respecter of fame, talent or financial status. Witness the sad news that, according to MSNBC, Glen Campbell, 75-year-old Grammy winner, has announced that he's...
Alzheimer's disease is no respecter of fame, talent or financial status. Witness the sad news that, according to MSNBC, Glen Campbell, 75-year-old Grammy winner, has announced that he's...
Resetting the past can help smooth caregiving
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Resetting the past can help smooth current caregiving experience
Whether we are adult children caregivers, spousal caregivers or a caregiver for some other person with whom we have a history, there are bound to be some issues from the past that...
Whether we are adult children caregivers, spousal caregivers or a caregiver for some other person with whom we have a history, there are bound to be some issues from the past that...
June is Elder Abuse Awareness month
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June is elder abuse awareness month. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), states that June 15th is the big day, but the full month of June is dedicated to elder abuse awareness, so spread the word.
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"I promised I'd never put her in a nuring home"
posted 11 months ago | 1 comment
Dropping the guilt: "I promised I'd never put her in a nuring home"
Many of us have been back into a corner when we are reminded that, decades ago, we "promised" a once healthy parent or grandparent that we wouldn't even "put them in a nursing...
Many of us have been back into a corner when we are reminded that, decades ago, we "promised" a once healthy parent or grandparent that we wouldn't even "put them in a nursing...
Betty White advises us not to vegetate or isolate
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Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call featuring the irrepressible Betty White. White, who is kicking 90, really hit her stride after she turned 50, recently hosted Saturday Night Live.
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Emotional eating can be a problem for caregivers
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Weight gain is something that is a common complaint among caregivers. Boredom, frustration, guilt, stress - there are many reasons we humans are prone to unhealthy eating, which can also mean over eating.
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Spousal caregivers find support
posted about 1 year ago | 1 comment
Spousal caregivers find support but need more attention
As a newspaper columnist and forum moderator dedicated to caregiver support and aging issues, I often hear complaints from well spouses caring for their mate. These folks want to know why...
As a newspaper columnist and forum moderator dedicated to caregiver support and aging issues, I often hear complaints from well spouses caring for their mate. These folks want to know why...
Unhappy with a care agency or nursing home?
posted about 1 year ago | 0 comments
What if you are unhappy with a care agency or home or suspect abuse?
Families get outside help for their loved ones for many reasons. Sometimes, they need regular breaks as they are the only person providing care, so they hire in-home agencies...
Families get outside help for their loved ones for many reasons. Sometimes, they need regular breaks as they are the only person providing care, so they hire in-home agencies...
