
Care Tip: Depression in the Elderly May Resemble Dementia
Spending time with Mom recently brought to light several unsettling signs. While she’s always been up and out of bed before 7 a.m., now it
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Spending time with Mom recently brought to light several unsettling signs. While she’s always been up and out of bed before 7 a.m., now it
Every year, a great many American seniors are told they have Parkinson’s disease, but they do not. For a lot of these people, the true
When hiring a caregiver for a loved one, there are a range of options available to families, and it’s crucial to diligently research and ask
While of course we would love to visualize enjoying a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving celebration, with all of our loved ones spending quality time together and
Taking care of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other kind of dementia requires empathy, creativity, and patience, the capacity to step outside of your own
Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. Every one of these feelings can cycle through the heart of those providing care for dementia patients who demonstrate disinhibited behaviors,
Dementia and confusion usually go hand in hand, and can lead to recent memories being forgotten or altered, while those from the more remote past
“Why would you think I have dementia? There is not a single thing wrong with me!” If a loved one with Alzheimer’s communicates beliefs like this,
Knowledge of a terminally ill loved one’s impending demise is
Everyone goes through times when they just want to be
Spending time with Mom recently brought to light several unsettling