Searching through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a variety of items may be frustrating for…
How to Help Manage Rummaging When Providing Dementia Care
June 19, 2020
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Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress
June 12, 2020
Caregiver stress is bound to happen, and in fact, is not necessarily a negative thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just…
How to Find Strength and Learn Healthy Caregiver Coping Habits in a Time of Crisis
June 5, 2020
Times of crisis can sometimes bring out both the very best and the very worst in us as caregivers. During the coronavirus pandemic, we have…
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 4, 2020
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries.
The Disease That Mimics Alzheimer’s: LATE Dementia
May 12, 2020
An individual who displays loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s…
Top COVID-19 Resources for Seniors and Family Caregivers
May 5, 2020
Being aware of where to turn for the current, most reliable info on COVID-19, especially as it pertains to seniors and those who care for…
Using Journaling in Alzheimer’s Caregiving for Better Results
April 13, 2020
Alzheimer’s caregiving is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day may be calm and peaceful, with the individual taking pleasure in activities, eating healthy meals, and…
Managing Incontinence with Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2020
Dementia care involves both empathy and creativity to manage a number of complex behaviors and effects, and that is particularly true with regards to incontinence,…
How to Effectively Manage Emotions in Caregiving
March 12, 2020
If you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed in your role as caregiver, take heart; you are in good company. Providing help for a senior loved one…
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment for All Forms of the Disease May Be on the Horizon
March 5, 2020
There’s no doubt about how incredible our body’s immune system is in attacking invading bacteria and viruses and restoring us to health following an illness….