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Alzheimer’s Care Explained

February 11th, 2008 by Gilbert Guide

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder. Brain cells shrink or disappear, gradually destroying a person's memory, ability to learn and make judgments. An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. By 2050 the number of those affected is projected to range from 11.3 million to 16 million. As Alzheimer's advances, an individual's capacity to reason and carry out normal daily activities diminishes. As the disease affects disparate areas of the brain, different...Read the rest of this article »

Face Sheet: Patient Information At-a-Glance

February 1st, 2008 by Gilbert Guide

A face sheet is used by physicians, caregivers and care managers so that an individual’s health and medical requirements along with personal preferences are listed in an easy-to-use format. Download Gilbert Guide’s Face Sheet. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader® if you do not have it installed on your computer. (Don’t worry; it’s free, safe and simple to use.)...Read the rest of this article »

Tips & Resources for Aging in Place

January 15th, 2008 by Lori Deschene

As I visit endless Web sites for senior living, I never cease to be amazed by the luxurious ambience that many of these facilities offer. With chandeliers, antique furnishings and ornate tapestries, some of them look downright palatial! These places certainly seem fancy, and in many cases, homey, but they aren't home; at least, they aren't the house where you raised your children, or the place that holds your memories. According to AARP, 83 percent of people 45 and...Read the rest of this article »

Book Review: Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal

January 8th, 2008 by Lori Deschene

In her book Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal, Beth Witrogen McLeod explores the process of finding meaning in human suffering. The author frames caregiving as a rite of passage—a journey toward heightened compassion and connection with one’s true self. The book is a mélange of personal experience and practical advice—from both McLeod and other professionals in the fields of aging, finance, medicine and spirituality. Caregiving offers hope and inspiration by delving into the core issues of...Read the rest of this article »

Lessons I Learned after My Father’s Death

December 26th, 2007 by Suzanne Wolfson

Even after thirty years in the financial planning industry, I am constantly learning and gaining new professional experience. This time, however, the experience came from the recent, painful loss of my dad. His passing came after nine years of his living in elder care facilities and his slow deterioration, which included dementia, the loss of his senses, his ability to perform the activities of daily living and more. As I learned with my father’s death, no matter how prepared...Read the rest of this article »

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