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Bridging the Gap: The Value of Comprehensive Dementia Support for Families
Dawn was barely keeping her head above water a year ago. The COVID-19 lockdowns were well underway, she was juggling a considerable teaching load and research demands as a University professor, and she was caring for her mother, who has dementia. As a result, Dawn was living on overdrive, and ...
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A Guide to Senior Safety—Simple Solutions for Risks at Home
It’s always a good time to take stock of your home and habits to assess for potential risk factors. We’ve outlined a few key areas to keep you and your aging loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially safe at home. Fall Prevention Falls can be extremely dangerous for adults aged ...
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Has the Pandemic Changed Your Brain?
Eight Signs of Possible Cognitive Decline Over the last year, older adults have been to staying home in order to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, the social isolation that has come with stay at home orders has taken a toll on many seniors. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that there were ...
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Aging & Dental Health
How to Make Sure an Elderly Loved One Gets Needed Care A condensed version of this article by Dr. Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, Professor in the Department of Dental Practice, Director of the AEGD Residency Program, and Director of the Hospital Dentistry Program at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Wong is ...
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Caregiver Burnout: Signs That It’s Time for Some Self-Care
A family caregiver’s job is one of love and dedication, but it comes with great responsibility and a fair amount of stress—even under “normal” conditions. Add in the unparalleled concerns associated with a pandemic, and self-care has become imperative for caregivers. In AARP’s recent report, thirty-six percent of family caregivers ...
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Three Ways the Pandemic Will Change Home Care Needs.
Almost one year into an unprecedented pandemic, the need for home care is growing due to safety concerns and the shift in daily living. Older adults have experienced greater adverse effects from the pandemic compared to all other age groups. Some of these include more severe complications, higher mortality, disruptions to daily ...
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How to Stay Connected: Six Tips for Meaningful Phone Conversations with Seniors
It’s important to connect with family and friends, and nurture relationships with the older loved ones in our lives. So how can we create a meaningful connection when we may not get frequently get together in person? Victoria Tyryshkin, Dementia Specialist at Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care, says ...
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Like Part of the Family: Navigating Alzheimer’s with a Care Manager
Joe was sixty-five when he received a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The signs had been there for several years, but each individual symptom seemed minor. Joe lived alone so the day-to-day decline went unnoticed. He often lost his keys, forgot to make payments, and got upset over simple things. ...
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How to Have a Successful Video Call with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
By Andrea Korsunsky, BSW, Director of Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care Finding ways to stay connected with people we care about is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of life during COVID-19. When you have a loved one who has dementia, virtual communication can be especially daunting—but it ...
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6 Ways to Prevent Social Isolation for Those Diagnosed with Dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, some often wonder whether they should share the diagnosis with friends or other family members. Andrea Korsunsky, Director of Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care, says, “Many families feel that they are breaking confidentiality or trust when disclosing information about their loved ...
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