Our facial expressions expose so much to those around us, and if you are experiencing an abnormal quantity of stress, well-meaning family and friends will surely detect it, perhaps encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it requires so much more than a couple of words to turn our mood around. […]
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On any particular day, a physician typically has approximately 20 patients to see – combined with phone calls, paperwork, as well as other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each patient, which is the reason why it’s important to optimize that time and make certain you properly comprehend the results of each doctor appointment.
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Out of all the outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease, probably one of the most worrying is the Alzheimer’s Walk, or an individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that can arise if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Scared, confused or overwhelmed Looking for someone or something Bored
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“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling the whole night long. We have got to find its owner!” Dealing with anxiety in the elderly, especially a senior family member who is expressing anxieties like this that you know aren’t true, is distressing – however, not unheard of. Your first reaction
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The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every 10 seniors – it is essential for people to understand the newest breakthroughs in research and treatment plans. Based on the report, the total number of Americans
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Have you ever started your day and said, “It’s definitely going to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater stopped working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Now envision if every single day were “one of those days!” For a person
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Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought family caregiving into the spotlight by sharing his experience of caring for his mom and the impact it had on his own life. He said, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as you can possibly provide.
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While millions of older adults are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, a far greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Surprisingly, nearly 75% of family caregivers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs by themselves, with only 26% reaching out for professional care support. Naturally, families want
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Sometimes, the most beneficial lessons in life come through experiencing them firsthand; yet the wisdom we are able to discover from those who’ve walked a comparable journey before us is priceless. If you are providing care for someone you care about with dementia and becoming a bit stressed in this uncharted territory, the tips below will help:
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The earliest signs might be so subtle that a lot of people wouldn’t even recognize that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, pleasant, and conversational while visiting family and friends and while running errands. However those closest to her have begun to pick up on concerns: forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading
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