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Caring for a Loved One—and Yourself in the Process
Posted on July 11, 2019
How to determine if you are a caregiver and what you can do to support seniors close to you We’re living longer, healthier lives. While it is a tremendous bonus…
Read moreHandling Aggression in Those with Dementia
Posted on July 8, 2019
It is important to recognize the difference between agitation and aggression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Agitation means an individual is restless or worried;…
Read moreActivities Supporting Independence for Seniors
Posted on June 20, 2019
For seniors, staying active, laughing, and simply having fun helps the body stay strong and mind stay sharp. Whether living independently, in an assisted living community, or skilled nursing center,…
Read moreShadow Boxes for Memory and Orientation
Posted on June 11, 2019
Posted in: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Little things that go a long way For people living with dementia, it can be difficult to retain a sense of identity and to remember important moments from the past.…
Read moreSensory Stimulation & Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on March 28, 2019
Using sensory stimulation therapy helps people with Alzheimer's disease: everyday objects can trigger positive emotions and memories. Using everyday objects to stimulate senses can trigger emotions and memories in seniors…
Read moreTen Tips for Managing Medications
Posted on February 10, 2019
If you take medication, especially more than one, it is easy to miss a dose or to mix up which one to take when. If you are caring for someone…
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