If you or a loved one are experiencing a serious or terminal illness, you’ll likely hear the terms ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’ over the course of treatment. Though the terms are often used interchangeably, palliative care and hospice are not the same thing. So what is the difference between palliative care vs. hospice? In […]
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A Drive to Help People with Dementia Leads Design Student to Inventive Thesis How can innovative design improve the lives of people living with dementia? Industrial design student, Andi An, set out to explore this question with the help of Seniors At Home. When Andi, a student at California College of the Arts, began work
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Death is never an easy thing to talk about. But last Thursday, a sold-out crowd of over 900 people packed the Castro Theatre for End of Life: A Theatrical Exploration of Death, Dying, and Suffering—a thought-provoking performance by award-winning actors Frances McDormand and David Strathairn and a community conversation about death, suffering, and the mortality
Susan had just celebrated her 61st birthday with her husband, Bob, daughter and close friends when she got the call that would change their lives forever. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system and progresses over time. Request a Consultation According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Susan is one
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Managing the care of an aging loved one can often feel like a full time job, especially if family members live far away, or an illness or complex health condition is in the mix. The support of a geriatric care manager can be extremely helpful in taking the stress off family caregivers, helping solve problems,
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Often, individuals with dementia ask about and search for relatives who are deceased. These difficult questions evoke strong emotions for the rest of us: we may become anxious about how to respond, saddened when reminded of the person, or perhaps confused about how the person with dementia could forget their loved one has been gone
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Caring for an aging loved one will inevitably come with challenges along the way. If you sometimes feel like you are managing one crisis after another, it might be hard to take the time to celebrate and acknowledge the little things that go well and check in with how YOU are doing. Practicing mindfulness exercises
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After undergoing major surgery last spring, Peter was determined to handle his recovery all on his own. Living alone at 68, he had never needed help from a caregiver and he declined the suggestion. He had supportive friends and family nearby, and felt that after leaving the hospital he could manage on his own in
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What is Same Story Syndrome? It is common for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia to repeat questions and stories, also known as Same Story Syndrome, throughout the day, but it can pose a challenge for those who are caring for them. Tips To Support a Loved One With Same Story Syndrome 1. Check for distress
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The first time Dora fell it felt like a fluke. She suddenly lost her balance and found herself on the floor. At the time the 75 year old was quite active and enjoyed living alone, caring for the home she loved, and taking daily walks around her neighborhood. Though she was a bit shaken after
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