When Pretend Play Is Real For Alzheimer’s Patients
Sitting beside a neatly made crib, 88-year-old Vivian Guzofsky held up a baby doll dressed in puppy dog pajamas. “Hello gorgeous,” she said, laughing. “You’re so cute.” Guzofsky, who has Alzheimer’s disease, lives on a secure memory floor of a home for seniors. Nearly...
Simple, stress-busting tips for seniors & caregivers
Caregiving for your loved ones is exhausting- both mentally and physically, as well as time-consuming. But the reward of satisfaction that comes with caregiving is incomparable and unmeasurable. As parents age, they lose control over their mobility, and face...
Questions To Ask Yourself For An “Aging In Place” Retirement
Planning for your retirement need not be a daunting prospect and in fact, if you look at it as planning for your future, it can provide a certain level of “peace of mind”, knowing you have a solid plan in place. Many of our clients have lived in their homes for 10-30+...
5 things to look for in a senior home care professional
Home health care is the most comfortable alternative for geriatric/senior patients, who are often faced with age afflicted difficulties in mobility and function. But there are certain aspects one must consider when choosing a health care professional for senior...
5 fall prevention tips for seniors
As we age, we begin to be more prone to having falls. Aging is a natural process and falling is a very real part of life for seniors, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be. According to the National Council On Aging, every senior can be free of falls if they...Paying for Senior Care
Paying for Senior Care and the Eldercare Financial Resource Locator Tool were created and are maintained by the American Elder Care Research Organization. The organization’s mission is to assist individuals in the planning and implementing of long-term senior care....
Meet Portia A.
Who is a caregiver? Nearly 1/3 of Americans serve as family caregivers and millions more serve as paid professional caregivers. The Caregiver Space is sharing their stories. Portia A. Who am I? I am 42 years old. I’m a single parent of one adult son. I take care...Following Your Own North Star: Sibling Conflict in Caregiving
When siblings are unwilling or unable to guide you, here’s how you find your direction as a caregiver.
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