If you’ve ever watched small children at the park, you know how effortlessly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing tag, and a newcomer runs over with a breathless, “Can I play?” By and large, the reply is a resounding, “Yes!” and thus – instant friends. If only it were that simple as […]
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Confusion. Short-term memory problems. Lack of ability to focus. Could it be dementia? Perhaps; however if you are a cancer survivor, there is another common culprit that might be at play: chemotherapy. Referred to as “chemo brain” or by its technical term, chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment (CICI), effects such as these can last for months
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In a perfect world, our family relationships would all be positive and helpful. We would manage transitional times cooperatively, smoothly, and without any disagreement. As our parents grow older, it would be a seamless process to meet their current needs and their needs in the future. The truth, however, is that being an adult child
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Most of us are writing down notes all the time: shopping lists, appointments, meetings, to-do reminders, events…the list goes on and on. If you’re a family caregiver, you have even more reasons for writing while you manage another person’s life in addition to your own.
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Advocating for a loved one is probably one of the greatest honors – and responsibilities – you will have as a family caregiver. It means fully comprehending the other person’s needs and wishes,
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There has long been an assumption that once someone was given a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of progressive dementia, the only option was nursing home care. After all, it is not possible for someone to experience life at home alone with dementia and be safe – or is it?
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It has taken nearly 80 years and a variety of scientific studies to come up with the result: a good genetic makeup and wealth really have little to do with our levels of joy. The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938, delving into the lives of high-profile participants such as Ben Bradlee and John
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Many individuals have cast aside their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made at the start of the year? There is no time like the present to start a brand new goal or habit, particularly for seniors looking to maintain and improve health and wellness.
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If 2021 will be remembered as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will be marked with a different version of life-changing vaccine: A vaccine for Alzheimer’s which may actually prevent or slow the further advancement of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Imagine for a minute how it would feel to struggle with the cognitive complications of dementia. The people who are closest to you are no longer familiar. The words that would roll off your tongue without a second thought are now just beyond your grasp. In fact, the world as you once knew it has
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