From Caring.com Clue #6: When were you born? What it may mean: Growing lifespans give younger people an edge. A 2011 report by the British Department for Work and Pensions
Will you follow George Burns, Bob Hope, Elizabeth the “Queen Mum,” and Grandma Moses in living to 100? Reposted from Caring.com About one in 10,000 people seems to be a
By Janice Wood Associate News Editor People with diabetes face a far greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and now researchers at The City College of New York say they
Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care strives to obtain superior client satisfaction. To know how well we are doing, Blessings! uses Home Care Pulse, a national survey company that conducts telephone
Step 6. Define and set limits. Some of the behaviors of a person with dementia, such as wandering away from home, erratic sleep patterns, and violent or belligerent conduct, may
Step 4. Facilitate conversations. Discussion about health conditions, finances, legal affairs, and end-of-life care are often difficult conversations at best, even among loving family members. But they are critical to
Step 2. Educate yourself and your loved ones about dementia. “If only I knew then what I know now” is an irony known to many dementia caregivers. Knowing what to
Most people do not consciously choose to become a primary caregiver for a loved one with dementia. As devoted and loving family members or friends, we usually assume this new
Determine “Who makes the decision?” Health-care decisions should be made by the agent appointed in an advance directive or medical durable power of attorney. In some States you may need
Ask yourself, “What difference does it make?” The simple question, “What difference does it make?” may simplify the complex question of “How cognitively intact must a person be to make
