Caring for an aging loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can also be one of the most stressful and overwhelming. According to Caregiving in the U.S.
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What to Look for When Considering Assisted Living Alzheimer's Care
If you are considering assisted living for your loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, it’s important to find an assisted living Alzheimer’s care community that....
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7 Ways to Get a Parent to Say “No” to an Assisted Living Facility
You think it’s time for dad to move into an assisted living facility. His health and mobility are declining, and you think a senior living community is better suited to....
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Moving a Parent to a Memory Care Facility: Having “The Talk” with Siblings
Moving a parent with dementia to a memory care facility is easier said than done when challenging family dynamics throw a wrench in the decision-making process. Getting....
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5 Tips for Talking to a Parent About Moving a Spouse to a Memory Care Facility
It is probably never going to feel like the right time to have “The Talk” about a memory care facility with a parent who is the caregiver of a spouse with dementia. Many....
The Emotions of Facing End of Life
Improved life expectancies have delayed facing end of life issues into the upper 80s and even early 90s. However, there always comes a time when the reality of our....
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When Grief Becomes Depression
“Just as dying is an inevitable part of the cycle of life, bereavement is a necessary aspect of living,” says an article in Psychology Today.[1] However, depression is....
Vowing to “have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live” does not necessarily mean taking on the role of sole caregiver, regardless of....
Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect every aspect of life. Frankly, it’s not easy. And holiday events and observances can be particularly difficult. Joyous memories from....
