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Of the many challenges pertaining to providing care for a senior loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent challenge is with personal hygiene for a number of reasons:
continue readingHave you ever woken up and thought, “It’s definitely going to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then consider if each day were “one of those days!” For a person […]
continue readingPerhaps the most noble and admirable decision adult children can make is to open up their home to aging parents. Our parents raised and took care of us when we needed help and support, so it seems like a no-brainer to reciprocate when it becomes unsafe for Mom or Dad to live alone. But there […]
continue readingThe remarkable findings of a recent AARP study are in: people who maintain a healthy diet are twice as apt to consider their mental acuity to be very good or excellent compared to those who rarely eat well. In particular, an eating plan rich in fish, fruits and vegetables equated to higher brain health. The […]
continue readingIt may sometimes be a little intimidating to know exactly what to say and just how to behave when spending time with a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. And, sadly, due to some of the inherent issues with the condition, oftentimes relatives feel so uncomfortable that they avoid going to see the person at […]
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