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Aging in Place: Home Monitoring Technology
I admit that I am a bit of a nerd; I find survey data very interesting. It’s especially intriguing when it exposes trends that are both counterintuitive and actionable. So it is with two studies that I ta... Read entire article »
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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Backyard or Outdoor Area
Backyards can be a relaxing place to stroll or enjoy the sunlight for some Alzheimer’s disease patients; however, you should ensure the area keeps to Alzheimer’s safety guidelines. Individuals in th... Read entire article »
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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Bedroom
The bedroom should be a place that is calming and comfortable as this will help to reduce any agitation. Additionally, it should be set up with Alzheimer’s safety precautions in mind so as to prevent fall... Read entire article »
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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Kitchen
The kitchen can be a comforting place for many as it is often a place of pleasant memories and familiar smells and sounds. If an individual with Alzheimer’s disease can no longer prepare meals on his or h... Read entire article »
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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Bathroom
Bathing can become difficult as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses. Most people feel quite vulnerable when naked. Additionally, if a bathroom isn’t especially warm or welcoming, then bathing can fee... Read entire article »
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Critical Alzheimer’s Safety Precautions for the Home
Keeping the home safe and secure for a person with Alzheimer's disease should be a priority. Besides the following recommendations you should also know about fall prevention techniques and how to keep your love... Read entire article »
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How to Care for Someone Yourself
Swine Flu Prevention Guidelines for Seniors, the Aging & Caregivers
You have all undoubtedly heard all the recent news about swine flu—but have you thought about what it means for the seniors in your life, your aging parents or you as a caregiver? To date, almost all case... Read entire article »
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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practic... Read entire article »
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Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Wandering Behavior
Most families who care for a loved one with advanced Alzheimer’s disease ultimately opt for institutionalized patient care as the disease progresses. While many patients can remain in their homes for years, s... Read entire article »
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Controlling Unsafe Wandering Behaviors in Alzheimer's Patients
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among seniors 65 and older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers estimate that approximately 5 million Americans have Alzhei... Read entire article »
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Gilbert Guide Videos: Fun Activities for Those with Limited Mobility
For seniors with limited mobility or individuals recovering at home participating in activities—especially fun ones!—can make a marked difference in mood by releasing tension, reducing anxiety level... Read entire article »
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Activity Directors' Tips for Creating Meaningful Senior Activities
What do your typical daily activities include? Perhaps you go to work, talk to family and friends, exercise, go out to eat, attend worship, read or watch TV. There are probably lots more activities that you can... Read entire article »
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Finding Alzheimer's Homecare
Homecare Explained: What It Is, What to Expect, How to Pay For it & How to Find It
What It Is Homecare, also known as in-home care, is nonmedical care provided in the client's home. It includes custodial care and assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing and providing... Read entire article »
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Alzheimer's Homecare Explained
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... Read entire article »
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How Can Care Managers or Others Help?
Connect for Healthcare: Helping Care Providers Communicate with Families
I can hear objections already about Connect for Healthcare: yet another tool for adult children to avoid talking with or visiting aging parents? But founder Neil Moore, who has many years under his belt in Heal... Read entire article »
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Hospital Sitters: The Little-Known & Invaluable Resource for Hospitalized Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients
Hospital sitters are increasingly being recognized as a legitimate—and even necessary—element of a well-supported hospital stay, especially to fill in the gaps for hospitalized Alzheimer's or dement... Read entire article »
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Geriatric Care Managers Explained: What They Do, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One
What They Do
Geriatric Care Managers are professional advocates who help seniors and their caregivers lead the highest possible quality of life. Trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, ... Read entire article »
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Geriatric Care Managers: How to Find & Assess
Gilbert Guide provides nationwide listings of geriatric care managers (GCMs), along with advice for finding the care manager that will best suit your individual needs. Once you've narrowed your choices down, it... Read entire article »
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Respite Care: What It Is & Where to Get It
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is p... Read entire article »
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Long Distance Caregiving: How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help You
Last month I received two comments about long-distance caregiving, a situation that is all too common and always challenging. Caregiving is sometimes a complicated task, and any difficulty can become magnified ... Read entire article »
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