Month: August 2016
Tips for Utilizing Respite Care: Benefits for Caregivers and Loved Ones
When caring for a loved one becomes your top priority, everything else – catching up with friends, doing what brings you joy, caring for your […]
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Respite: A Period of Renewal for You and Your Loved One
If your older loved one requires daily assistance with everyday tasks, stepping into the role of their caregiver becomes a full-time commitment, especially if they […]
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Communication Techniques For Loved Ones With Memory Loss
When a loved one has memory loss, it affects your entire family. A loved one who isn’t able to remember people or talk about cherished […]
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Tips For Communicating With Loved Ones With Memory Loss
Communication with a loved one who has memory loss is a bit different than communicating with someone who doesn’t. Small changes in speech patterns and […]
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Tips for Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
With the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in our population, it’s more important than ever to make families aware of early symptoms of this disease. […]
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Beyond Normal Aging: Knowing the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s a sad fact that so many signs of Alzheimer’s disease are left undiagnosed because the symptoms of memory loss are often misjudged as a […]
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How to Avoid Senior Scams
Scams can come in all forms: through the Internet, phones calls and even from door-to-door con artists posing as salesmen. Unfortunately, senior citizens are a […]
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Tips for Avoiding Senior Scams
Seniors are often targets for con artists and scams because of their wealth. Whether it’s through the phone, sent through the mail or email, scammers […]
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Tips for Families on Coping with Their Loved One’s Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone it comes in contact with, especially the close family members of a person with the disease. Families facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis […]
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