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Wandering and Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 60% of people suffering from dementia will display symptoms of wandering. Wandering can be dangerous and will often require a…
October 30, 2012
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Dealing with Resistance – Convincing a Parent to Accept Help
For many of our elderly parents, the idea of bringing in outside care to assist with daily life is a foreign concept. Resistance is a…
October 28, 2012
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Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Despite what we often see in film, television, and other media, heart attacks do not always come with sudden, crushing chest pain. In fact, approximately…
October 15, 2012
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Is Alzheimer’s Genetic?
Because we often work with families who are managing their loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease, we are frequently asked if the disease is genetic. We also…
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Improving Life through Nutrition
Overview Nutrition is crucial in terms of health and well-being and is important at every stage of life, especially in the elderly. When looking to improve…
June 28, 2012
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Compliance and Medication Management
One of the challenges we see with medical professionals in geriatric care is the lack of compliance and adherence to medication management. We often hear…
December 28, 2011
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How to Offset Costs of Care – Making it Easier to Pay for Home Care
One of the initial barriers to starting home care for your loved one is the associated costs that come with employing help. Although home care…
October 28, 2011
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