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7 Tips on How to Get a Dementia Patient to Shower
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult, depending on how advanced the condition is and the symptoms they are experiencing. Often, people with dementia may become confused, frustrated, or even scared, leading them to act out or…
Expressive vs. Receptive Aphasia: Understanding the Types of Aphasia
Cognitive issues can occur for a variety of reasons as you age. However, strokes can alter thinking and cause difficulty with problem-solving and other cognitive tasks. Strokes happen at many different intensities and last for varying periods of time. Various…
My Parent Refuses To Go To Nursing Home or Assisted Living – What Do I Do?
Nothing is more confusing or complex than navigating your senior parent’s care. If you’re trying to convince your aging parent to consider assisted living, you know how difficult this can be. Many seniors feel that long-term care communities will crush…
4 Tips for When One Sibling Takes Care of Aging Parents
Caring for an aging parent is never easy. No matter how many children your senior parents have, chances are one sibling takes on the majority of the caregiving responsibilities. This can happen for various reasons, but the outcomes are often…
6 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents While Still Working
Caring for your parents as they age is a privilege that creates a wealth of opportunities to bond and make lasting memories, but it is not without difficulty. From tending to medical needs to addressing cognitive declines, balancing your caregiver…
Free Webinar: Holiday Tips & Tricks for Dementia Caregivers
Join us Thursday, November 30th as Author and Dementia Expert Tami Anastasia, M.A., CSA, discusses navigating the holiday season when caring for those with dementia. Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST To survive and…