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Alzheimer’s Care Tip #5: Never Say, “Remember,” Instead Reminisce

This is part of an ongoing series of guest blogs written by Jo Huey, the Alzheimer’s Advocate ®, founder of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Institute. In our last post, we talked about the 4 th Absolute of communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s: Never lecture, instead ......

Alzheimer’s Care Tip #6: Never Say, “I Told You,” Instead Repeat/Regroup

This is part of an ongoing series of guest blogs written by Jo Huey, the Alzheimer’s Advocate ®, founder of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Institute. In our last post, we talked about the 5 th Absolute of communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s: Never say, “Remember,” ......

How to Tell a “Senior Moment” from Alzheimer’s or Dementia

This is the first in a series of guest blogs written by Jo Huey, the Alzheimer’s Advocate®, founder of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Institute. According to a recent study, Alzheimer’s is the second most-feared disease in the U.S., next to cancer. Despite this fear, only 61% of ......

Four Ways to Protect Seniors from Winter Home Repair Fraud

On average, victims of elder financial abuse lost $90,000. No matter where you live, Mother Nature can throw some fierce winter weather your way. Unfortunately, the aftermath can be more severe than the storm itself, especially for the elderly. Blizzards, hail and ice storms ......

Six Warning Signs of Financial Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can manifest itself in many forms, but perhaps the most difficult to detect is that of financial exploitation. While the nightly news may bring to light the most recent “scam” to hit a community, this form of abuse often happens behind closed doors between the ......

Tips for Hiring the Right In-Home Caregiver

Over the past 20 years, home health care has emerged as an affordable, effective option to help people age in place in the comfort of home surrounded by friends and family. Studies clearly show people are happier and live longer when they are able to continue living ......

Elder Abuse Remains a Hidden Problem

Despite the fact that nearly one-third of the U.S. population is caring for an aging loved one, elder abuse remains a hidden problem that is largely under-recognized and under-reported. In fact, it is estimated that only one in six cases or fewer are ever reported, meaning ......

Tips for Coping with Parkinson’s Disease

If you or a loved one suffers from Parkinson’s disease, you know how deeply frustrating and isolating it can feel to slowly lose control of your mobility and independence … but you’re not alone. According to the National Parkinson Foundation, it is estimated that one million ......

Celebrate the Spirit of Valentine’s Day Year-Round!

Happy Valentine’s Day! For centuries, February 14th has been celebrated as the holiday of love – a special day on which people around the world, particularly couples, take time out of their hectic schedules to express their love and appreciation for one another by showering ......