Archive for February 2018

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/professional-development/watch-language-communication-influences-care-relationship/

“No one likes to be given bad news, and a diagnosis of dementia is devastating. How wonderful it would be though if the bad news and negative language stopped at that point.” So begins a short article by Wendy Mitchell, who is living with dementia.  Wendy says the manner in which care provi… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/memory-error-a-short-film-for-young-people/ The Peruvian Association for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias [Asociacion Peruana de Enfermedad de Alzheimer y Otras Demencias(APEAD)] with Entel, created a clever short video entitled E-Alz. Memory Error. [Error de Memoria] to help young people understand the effects of Alzheimer’s. Memory … Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/the-biggest-estate-planning-mistake-people-make/ If you are like most people, when you hear the words “estate planning,” you probably think of writing a will, to explain who will get what you own when you die. The problem is, a will has little or nothing to do with you. It’s all about planning for someone else. In reality, estate planning i… Read More

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Falls are among the leading causes of injury and death at home. Simple home modifications can reduce accidents for older adults living at home.

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More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/why-its-okay-to-fire-your-doctor/ Finding a primary care doctor who makes you feel heard, responds to your questions and understands your concerns is not easy. And if you’re lucky enough to find a physician who suits your needs, it’s not always guaranteed that the doctor will do so as long as you need. When a doctor stops meeti… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-team-starlight/ Here is wishing you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. We look forward to a fantastic 2018.  … Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-articles-on-alzheimer-treatments-swallowing-tips/ The Caregiver’s Voice is launching our second initiative for our 20th Anniversary. Starting this month, we’ll post excerpts of articles from the Tree of Knowledge for caregivers for people with dementia. In this case, the tree (pictured) is estimated to be 1,500 years old. (Hover over th… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/can-senior-living-make-a-marriage-better/ Three couples tell how a move has benefited their relationships Harold and Lois Greene still get around pretty well, considering he’s 92 years old and she’s 86. Lois’s hands shake a bit from Parkinson’s disease and Harold sometimes needs a cane to walk. The couple stays activ… Read More