Dating and Caregiving: An Impossible Mix?
Photo credit Alex Pavloff Back when you were in high school, you likely found that bringing your new love home to meet your parents was a
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Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Senior Living Community
Photo credit Pexels JeShoots While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited
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Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic
Photo credit Pexels Elevate I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit,
Caregivers Shouldn't Ever Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice
Photo credit Abigail Keenan A billboard in my city carries a simple message: "Most families say, 'Why did we wait so long to call hospice?'
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Caregiver Looking for a Support Group with a Balanced Perspective
Dear Carol: My wonderful dad has Alzheimer’s. I struggle daily with my grief over all that’s been lost but I’m also grateful for what he can
The Benefits of In-Home Dementia Care
Photo credit Georg Arthur Pflueger In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other forms of dementia, seniors frequently choose to remain
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Making an Assisted Living Room Feel Like Home
Photo credit Fuad Obasesan While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we get
The Hidden Costs of Assisted Living
Photo credit Koolshooters Assisted living costs vary by location, but it’s also important to know how senior communities structure their fees. Many
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Excerpts about Adult Day Centers, Longevity, Alexa, and More
Adult Day Centers Help Retirees with Alzheimer’s “A center that offers social interaction, along with physical and memory activity, is a lift for
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5 Ways to Get an Older Adult to Smile
Photo credit Pexels - Beytlik Despite increasing awareness of and sensitivity to ageism in our society, age-related stereotypes about stubborn,
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How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Older Parents
Photo credit Nathan Anderson In my experience, I’ve found that it isn’t always seniors who avoid talking about death. Some do, of course, but
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Caregiving Is Not a Competitive Sport: The Case for Supporting Caregivers' Unique Decisions
Caregiving. While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only be understood if you’ve been
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Memory Cafés Offer Companionship, Resources, and Shared Humor
Dear Readers: I’ve long been interested in Memory Cafés worldwide. Today we’ll explore our local version of this wonderful resource through the
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Father’s Day as a Caregiver: Remembering Dad Before Dementia
This Father’s Day, I’ll have fond memories of my dad, as will many caregivers and adult children. The juxtaposition of the past and present can
Making an Assisted Living Room Feel Like Home
While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we get older and more set in our