By Micha Shalev Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease impacts every aspect of daily life. As Alzheimer’s patients lose one ability after another, caregivers face tests of stamina, problem solving and resiliency. During this long and difficult journey, communication diminishes, rewards decrease, and without strong support, caretakers face challenges to their wellbeing. Maintaining emotional and physical [...]
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How an Alzheimer’s support group can help caregivers
Posted on 31 January 2012.
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Caregivers should do their homework
Posted on 01 September 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau Back to school is in the air. This not only signals changes for school children but also for their parents. Everyone is up early, scattering around the house for clothing, breakfast, book bags and the mad dash to the school bus. A quick glance at the calendar for mom and/or dad is [...]
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Case managers play critical role in assisting with hospital discharge
Posted on 25 April 2011.
By Angela Penny When your loved one has an acute injury or surgery, there are many decisions to make during the hospital stay. One of them may be where to go for rehabilitation. During your hospital stay, you will be assigned a case manager that assists you during your hospital stay and plays a vital [...]
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Trouble behavior with elderly with dementia
Posted on 25 April 2011.
By Micha Shalev Dementia is the loss of mental abilities that most commonly occurs late in life. Of all people over age 65, 5 to 8 percent are demented. This percentage increases considerably with age. Twenty-five to 50 percent of people over 85 are affected. The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, accounts for [...]
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Caregiving for the cognitively impaired through expressive arts
Posted on 24 February 2011.
By David Price Madison Square Garden, October 2009: My wife, Sylvia and I are delighted to attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert. The show opens with Jerry Lee Lewis, still on fire at age 74, followed by a fabulous line up Hall of Fame Inductees. They all sound great. As [...]
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How can families cope with isolated older relatives?
Posted on 26 October 2010.
Summer seems to fliy by quickly in New England. Before you know it the cold weather arrives. For seniors, that means more isolation and lack of exercise.
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