Caregiver stress is inevitable, and in fact, not necessarily a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” Yet especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can very quickly escalate and start to become overwhelming, and if not handled well, result in challenging […]
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A current study of over 2,000 aging adults finds that an astounding 87% take a minimum of one prescription drug, and a full 36% are taking five or more – together with 38% using over-the-counter meds on a frequent basis. Monitoring these medications in our later years can be quite tricky, and there are certain
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Dementia care necessitates both empathy and creativity to deal with a range of complicated behaviors and effects, and that is especially true with regards to incontinence with dementia, something that is extremely common in Alzheimer’s along with other forms of dementia. These tried-and-true approaches are often helpful in decreasing the impact of incontinence and curtailing
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If you’re feeling somewhat discouraged in your role as caregiver, take heart; you are in good company. Providing home care for aging parents is probably one of the more complex roles we can hold: extremely gratifying on the one hand, while simultaneously discouraging and ever-evolving, often leading to feelings of doubt about whether we’re up
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Taking care of someone you love with dementia is definitely nothing to laugh about. However, research is frequently pointing towards the benefits of humor as part of an effective dementia treatment plan, and adding it into dementia care may be exactly what the physician ordered to help boost the wellbeing of a senior loved one. As an
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Family care providers know that navigating the journey of locating appropriate care resources for an older adult can feel like attempting to cross the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting surf and winds. The prospect of arriving safely to your destination is pretty slim without the appropriate tools, and an expert to
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Conversations with a senior loved one trying to cope with all the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for you personally as well as for your loved one. Brain changes affect the capacity to listen, process, and respond effectively to conversations. By employing innovative techniques
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Have you ever caught yourself getting ready to bubble over with irrepressible laughter, at the most awkward moment in time – in a packed elevator, a silent waiting room, or a religious service? Although there are, obviously, times when we will need to control the silliness, writer Jane Heller says that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even
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There’s no question that it’s a wonderful honor to care for people we love. Family caregivers encounter a closeness and connection with those in their care that very often far outweighs the difficulties. But there are difficulties, such as a never-ending to-do list to make sure the senior loved one you are providing care for
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While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual differently. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for example, that while one individual may take pleasure in being outside, someone else might be overloaded by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. Someone may love a morning bath routine, while a measure of resourcefulness
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