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Recording the Family History: A Legacy Project Interview
One of the most powerful tools in the Legacy Project is the interviewing of family and friends of a person who is nearing the end of their life or facing a life-threatening illness. When a person is being force... 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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Memory Card Games for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients
Mem.o.ry: 1. a: the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms —Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed. Memo... Read entire article »
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Activities for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
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I believe activities are crucial to well-being. In the past ten years, research has shown that activities play a large part in preventing the progression of dementia. We also know that socia... Read entire article »
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Rx: A Doggie Smooch a Day Keeps the Blues at Bay
With each wag of a dog’s tail, we’re learning more and more about the benefits of having animals around—therapeutic and otherwise. We’ve heard the buzz—animals can make a healthy d... Read entire article »
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Managing Difficult Behaviors During Visits
Guidelines for a More Successful Visit: Visiting Your Elderly Loved One
I had the opportunity to observe family members as they visited with their elderly relatives over the
Christmas holidays. They were too often studies in frustration.
In one instance, a daughter was visiting wit... Read entire article »
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How to Talk to an Elder with Dementia Using Validation Therapy, Redirection & Other Techniques
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, then you know how difficult it can be to communicate with him or her. Maybe there are good or bad days. Maybe there are certain times of the day that are be... Read entire article »
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How to Improve the Quality of Life of an Elder with Dementia
People with Alzheimer's or dementia can still lead meaningful, enjoyable lives. If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed, read on to learn about the many steps you can take to improve the quality of life ... Read entire article »
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How to Deal with Combativeness
It's not uncommon for care recipients to display abusive behavior. Following are a few suggestions for caregivers dealing with combativeness. Gilbert Guide also offers tips on caring for patients with Alzheimer... Read entire article »
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Does a No-Contract Cell Phone Service for Seniors Really Exist? Yes, and It is Even Better Than You Think
Last week we caught up with CEO of Consumer Cellular John Marick, who talked about the company's now-nationwide service offering: no contract cell phone service intended for the low-usage cell phone user, such ... Read entire article »
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Cell Phones for Seniors: What's New Including No-Contract Cell Phones
Can cell phones for seniors—and service—be standard no-contract offerings? We can dream. Recently I watched an elderly man at the Verizon store counter inquiring how he could save money on his cell ... Read entire article »
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Technology Gifts for Seniors Who Hate Computers
Now the gift-giving season is behind us, I know, but I just got off the phone with Landel, the maker of Mailbug, a single-purpose e-mail appliance for the PC-less (or PC-useless) home. Wouldn’t it just be... Read entire article »
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Top 6 Geek Gifts to Give Grandma & Grandpa
You know that girl two cubicles down who decorated her desk entirely in red and green tinsel? You can’t ignore it any longer. It’s official: the holiday season is in full effect. Haven’t found... Read entire article »
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Gifts for People in All Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Each holiday season, there is inevitably someone on my list for whom coming up with an appropriate gift is akin to clipping to my cat’s toenails. Next to impossible. Caregivers or loved ones of a person w... Read entire article »
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