Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function — the ability to process thought (intelligence).
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Does my loved one have dementia, or not?
Posted on 27 August 2010.
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Taking care of yourself critical for caregiver
Posted on 23 July 2010.
Caregiving is such a small and innocent word for such a large and often stressful job.
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How to choose adult day care for loved one
Posted on 29 June 2010.
By Micha Shalev No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver, eventually you are going to need a break. Occasional breaks are essential for your emotional well-being and for your relationships with your family, friends and the person for who you are caring. Taking an occasional break [...]
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Make an educated choice: Home agency or private caregiver
Posted on 10 June 2010.
By Jeannette Sheehan Are you at home and not able to do it all anymore? There are options for you to get assistance and remain at home. We all know most prefer to live at home. These familiar surroundings provide comfort, security and stability. Not only do people recover more quickly at home, there is [...]
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Tips for effective communication with memory impaired loved ones
Posted on 25 May 2010.
Both family and paid caregivers may overlook various barriers to effective communication with impaired older adults and consequently misinterpret verbal and behavioral messages.
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