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  • Tips on Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia Tips on Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia It can be painful, even frightening, to watch the deterioration of the once-bright and active mind of a family member suffering with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. What can begin as simple forgetfulness can slowly turn into serious and extreme impairment and as it ... Read More
  • Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s A study of caregivers and Alzheimer’s disease show that women are diagnosed more often for the disease than men. This is evident from a 2011 report published by the Alzheimer’s Association which indicates that of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, more than 3.4 ... Read More
  • Why Seniors Need a Living Will Why Seniors Need a Living Will No one wants to talk about end of life issues. Especially if those issues involve a beloved aging senior who isn’t near the end of his life. But no matter how hesitant family members might be to broach the subject, either because they find the subject awkward or in poor ... Read More
  • 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 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
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