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The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence

Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...

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Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving

Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...

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What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items

We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

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Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care

Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...

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Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...

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Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...

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Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors

As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...

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Time Management Tips for a Fulfilling Caregiver Experience

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...

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How to Have Hard Conversations That Build Family Bonds

Anytime you dedicate so much energy to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back...

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How to Protect Your Privacy as a Caregiver

Think back on your teen years. Remember how important it was to locate a safe spot to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the...

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How to Welcome a New Caregiver Into a Senior’s Home

The big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be experiencing a range of...

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Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: The Life-Changing Resolutions You Should Make Today

People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...