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How to Empower Your Aging Parents and Promote Independence

Imagine if your mom, who’s always had a green thumb, decides she wants to revamp the family garden. Though she might move a bit slower than she used to, her enthusiasm for gardening hasn’t decreased. This is a great opportunity for you to step in—not to take charge, but to facilitate her vision, perhaps by […]

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Alzheimer’s Awareness

Alzheimer’s Awareness Everyone is forgetful now and again, and as we age the occurrences may become even more frequent. Yet most people who have mild forgetfulness do not have Alzheimer’s disease. But when memory loss starts to interfere with daily activities, it may be time to consult with a physician.

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What Is a Care Plan and Why Do We Need One?

You have just started exploring senior care options for an older loved one, and you’re becoming slightly overwhelmed. There are many choices to consider, and so many new and unfamiliar terms to learn. Take, for instance, the care plan. It may look like merely another piece of jargon in a sea of perplexing terms, but […]

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Caring for a Loved One With Dementia? Try These Creative Activity Ideas!

Caring for a loved one with dementia is unlike all other responsibility you’ll attempt. It calls for you to dig deep down into your reserves of patience, flexibility, and perhaps most importantly, creativity. You have to be ready to pivot at a moment’s notice from one tactic to another to foster a fulfilling and enriching […]

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Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer

Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave you feeling awkward and unsure of what to say. Should you bring up their diagnosis right away, or steer clear of the C word altogether? Is it ok to try and be funny? What should you do if they start crying? Interactions become laden with […]

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United in Care: Communication Essentials for Family Caregivers

Caring for an older loved one can strain family dynamics. Siblings may disagree on care decisions, adult children may feel stressed, and aging parents may resist help. Effective communication is a must for family caregivers to bridge the gap between differing opinions, ease the stress of caregiving responsibilities, and make certain everyone feels heard and […]

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Empowering Patients: The Evolution of Dementia Diagnosis Discussions

Getting a dementia diagnosis is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and more, all of which are heightened if the diagnosis is given starkly, without empathy or compassion. There are steps doctors can (and should) take when delivering a dementia diagnosis to ease the initial impact, empowering […]

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Resolving Conflict When Aging Parents Reject Assistance

It is a complicated scenario many family caregivers face: your elderly parents, who once looked after you, now resist the help they so desperately need. There is a delicate balance between respecting their freedom and ensuring their well-being and safety. If you are in this situation, you are not alone! We know the array of […]