Protect your elderly parents from scammers
By Micha Shalev
Adult children and caregivers play an important role in helping older people avoid scams. Unfortunately, scammers often prey on lonely seniors looking...
Tips for effective communication with memory impaired loved ones
Both family and paid caregivers may overlook various barriers to effective communication with impaired older adults and consequently misinterpret verbal and behavioral messages.
7 ways to feed your brain: From A to Zinc
By Judith Boyko
There are myriad reasons to eat healthfully. Some of those reasons include living longer and stronger, maintaining good energy levels and thinking...
Alzheimer’s disease and religious belief
By Micha Shalev
The United States is currently experiencing the early stages of what is expected to be an epidemic of Alzheimer’s dementia. It is...
You have a choice when it comes to post-surgical care.
By Judith Boyko
Imagine this: you’re getting ready for surgery. Your hospital bag is packed. Your family is prepared to take over your daily tasks...
Make an educated choice: Home agency or private caregiver
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...
Verbal communication with Alzheimer’s sufferers
By Micha Shalev
As the Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s disease may develop problems in expressing what he is thinking, his needs or...
A rarely suspected cause for memory impairment
By Micha Shalev
It’s long been known that sleep plays a strong role in memory consolidation, but now, research is showing that age-related changes to...
How observation versus admission affect Medicare patients
By Micha Shalev
Hospitals have the ability to classify Medicare patients as an observation admission during the patients’ stay. Observation admissions are apparently paid at...
School and learning isn’t just for kids
By Brenda Diaz
The warm days of summer and spending time outdoors are quickly coming to an end.
What will occupy your time in during the...
