Adult day health services provide older adults living with chronic conditions individualized therapeutic, social, and health services during the day. …
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Checklist: Are adult day health services right for your family?
February 25, 2019
Tips to support someone with dementia during the holiday season
December 10, 2018
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up and visit with family and friends you don’t regularly see. Large gatherings, however, can be stressful…
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How to alleviate airport stress when travelling with someone with dementia
November 13, 2018
The holidays can be a stressful time. You may be traveling far distances, and dealing with traffic or a busy airport. If you’re caring for someone…
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Four purposeful activities to do at home with someone with dementia
August 7, 2018
In her popular training, "Filling the Day with Meaning," Teepa Snow, a leading educator on dementia, says, “Meaningful days matter to all people. Th…
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Three action steps if you’re experiencing memory loss
July 16, 2018
What can you do if you or a loved one has symptoms of memory loss? Start with these three action steps. 1. Get evaluated. If your experiencing abnor…
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Six new ways to exercise your brain
July 6, 2018
As you get older, you may experience some memory loss like momentarily forgetting someone’s name or misplacing your keys. What is unusual--and conce…
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Testing for Memory Loss
May 13, 2018
It’s a good idea to see your regular doctor if you're worried about your memory. You may be having changes in your memory that are normal for everyo…
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Therapeutic fibs: What they are and why they are OK
February 6, 2018
“Don’t tell lies.” It’s a lesson your parents likely taught you at a young age. And yet, compassionate communication when interacting with som…
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Six Valentine’s Day ideas for celebrating with someone with dementia
January 15, 2018
For many of us, Valentine’s Day marks a special time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating our significant others. However, if your spouse or p…
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Getting ready for the holidays when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
December 7, 2017
The time is upon us once again to be thinking and planning ahead for the holidays. For so many of us, this is a stressful time of year even before tak…
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