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Personal alarm could provide solution

posted 20 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Dear Carol: My dad still lives in his own home and does quite well. However, I find myself continually worrying about him falling or something else happening. He says he doesn’t want to move to assisted living, but I want him safe. What do I do? –...

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Thanksgiving and Alzheimer's Disease?

posted 23 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
If you are looking for a Christmas present for someone who loves a person with Alzheimer's disease or works with people with dementia, watch this video. It's a clue.

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Caregivers Need to Maintain Their Social Life

posted 25 days ago by MindingOurElders | 2 comments
Sometimes it's just easier to stay home. I'll admit I have these thoughts more often than most people, as I don't have a very social personality. However, when it comes to caregivers, it's often undeniably true - it easier to stay home.
When you a...

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Using Technology to Help the Elderly

posted 26 days ago by acohen843 | 0 comments
One of my passions is providing ways to help the elderly. The elderly provide much value to society - experience, wisdom, and a lot of love. Unfortunately, loneliness is also a part of the elderly experience.

I've created this online space to all...

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“Walking You Home” Underscores Dignity of Life

posted 27 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
ear Readers: Recently I received in the mail my monthly newsletter from Rosewood on Broadway. As I read Staci Kouba’s article on the Walking You Home program, warm tears washed the late-day fog from my eyes. During the death process,

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Two Parents with Dementia: How Do We Cope?

posted 29 days ago, updated 2 minutes later by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since my sister passed away I have no one to help me. I get sad and frustrated with them both. How do I deal with my feelings?
These are powerful words from one Agingcare.com fo...

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Holidays and Guilt Free Imprefection

posted about 1 month ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
The holiday season is upon us. How on earth, as we care for elders with dementia, children of many ages with great expectations, multiple housing arrangements and the outside pressures of holiday "cheer," do we cope?

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How Do People Pay for In-home Care?

posted about 1 month ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Dear Carol: My mom needs more help than I can provide. I’d like to get someone to go into her home for a few hours a day, but I don’t know how to pay for this. – Linda

Dear Linda: In-home care agencies are a good way to find flexible care for peo...

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The Emotional Side of Moving Your Elderly Parent

posted about 1 month ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. Our home is our castle - a shelter from the storm. These old sayings and many more indicate how most of us emotionally view our home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or how fanc...

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Alzheimer's Video a Powerful Reminder

posted about 1 month ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
This video is a must-see for anyone who has become impatient with repeated questions from an elder with dementia (who hasn't?). The message is there - please turn on your speakers and hear/view

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