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Tips & Resources for Aging in Place

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 »

Alzheimer’s Homecare Explained

by Gilbert Guide

Alzheimer's disease will have significant and life-changing effects on both the patient and the caregiver involved. Caring for an individual afflicted with Alzheimer's at home presents difficult challenges. The most basic daily activities, including eating, bathing and finding activities for the patient to perform can be laborious to manage on one's own. The Importance of Healthy Caregivers The caregiver plays a significant role regarding the quality of life an Alzheimer's patient will lead. It is essential to research and...Read the rest of this article »