Safety monitoring of a loved one diagnosed with dementia
By Micha Shalev
(Photo Micha Shalev, Photo Submitted)
We get news every day of remarkable developments in the tech world that claim to make our lives...
How an Alzheimer’s support group can help caregivers
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...
What is a rest home? Part 2
By Micha Shalev
One of life’s greatest challenges is deciding when a loved one is no longer capable of living independently. Often, a time of...
Choosing the rehabilitation facility that fits your needs
By Brenda Diaz
Surgery, whether expected or unexpected, is no walk in the park. It is painful, and in most circumstances, recuperation takes much longer...
Learning about the benefits of vitamin D as we age
By Jeannette Sheehan
Our bodies do some incredible things. One thing you might not be aware of is the ability of our body to convert...
Benefits of a continence care program for the memory impaired
By Micha Shalev
Elderly incontinence represents a major challenge for the long-term care (LTC) industry. It negatively impacts seniors on many levels and has a...
What is the treatment for Alzheimer’s disease?
By Micha Shalev, MHA CDP CDCM
Alzheimer's is a terminal disease. This means it has no cure and will end in death. However, there are...
What is short-term rehabilitation?
By Angela Penny
Short-term rehabilitation facilities provide therapy for individuals recovering from a surgery, illness or accident. Generally, those needing short-term, in-patient rehabilitation may remain...
Difficult choices can lead to the best care
By Brenda Diaz
Making the decision to place a loved one in a community may be one of the hardest choices to face. However, it...
Simple household products provide low-cost solutions
By Brenda Diaz
Have you ever loaded your laundry machine, only to find you have run out of fabric softener? Some grocery list staples may...
