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The Dos and Don'ts of Speaking With A Dementia Patient

The need for communication coupled with the lack of full and proper cognitive function, as you would imagine, poses a great problem for tho

Alzheimer's: The Incurable Disease Killing Millions of Americans

Did you know that Alzheimer's Disease is the 6th-leading cause of death in America? 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer's in 2019. A...

A Rise In Depression: What You Need To Know

What is depression? Who does it affect? What are the symptoms? What are the different types? How do you deal with it? These are...

Treating Mental Illness: The Benefits of Music Therapy

" One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley Once upon a time, mental illnesses of any kind were cause...

The Importance of Regular Exercise in Seniors: The Secret to Long Life

A popular misconception is that exercise is just for weight loss and muscle gain. As we age, we can expect our physical and mental...

9 Steps to Relieve Agitation in Dementia Patients

A Dementia or Alzheimer patient often becomes confused, overwhelmed or agitated. This is a consequence of the disease. Dementia is the...

Sense of Touch and Physical Contact: What Role Do They Play In Dementia Care?

Dementia patients have different needs from the average senior. Along with dementia comes confusion, disorientation and agitation....

Aging & Nutrition: Feeding an Older Adult

Now, let’s talk about our favorite thing: FOOD! As we age, our appetites diminish, our metabolisms slow and our level of physical...

Establishing Trust in a Caregiver-Patient Relationship: The Importance of Trust

When you go into a doctor’s office, the doctor often asks “how are you?” Not necessarily health-wise, but just in general. The doctor...

A Simple and Effective Guide For Hiring a Caregiving Professional

You or someone you know may be having trouble completing daily tasks that used to be simple and easy. You or a loved one may be suffering...