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Posts from August, 2016

  • Memory Loss – Senior Moment or Alzheimer’s Indicator? Memory Loss – Senior Moment or Alzheimer’s Indicator? The most common symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia is forgetfulness, but not all instances of memory loss or forgetfulness is a sign of the disease. So how can you tell the difference between dementia and normal memory lapses due to aging? While the differences can ... Read More
  • How to Deal with Denial About Seniors Needing Help How to Deal with Denial About Seniors Needing Help Family Caregivers vs. Denial When family members refuse to face the fact that their aging loved one needs help, they can create anger, stress, and frustration for family caregivers. Whether it’s a mental or physical need, or both, it’s crucial that their seniors get the care ... Read More
  • What to Do When Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Ask to Go Home What to Do When Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Ask to Go Home Taking care of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, though rewarding, can be very frustrating prospect. Seniors often repeat requests to go “home” even while still living in their own homes. They can get frustrated and agitated when they feel no one is listening to their ... Read More
  • How to Have an End-of-Life Conversation with Seniors How to Have an End-of-Life Conversation with Seniors No one wants to think about their aging loved one’s end-of-life. Many view bringing up the subject as tacky or disrespectful. Some equate it with appearing greedy or trying to edge out other family from the decision-making process. Others even see it as bad luck. But ... Read More
  • Getting Family to Assist with Aging Parents Getting Family to Assist with Aging Parents It can be difficult to ask for help with aging parents. Caregivers are often overwhelmed by the amount of work required of them and are not specific when asking for help. Others are seen as the “right” sibling for the job. (i.e. Mother needs help. Therefore, her daughter, ... Read More