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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living – Part 1 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living – Part 1
I’m not new to aging, but I am new to this age. The age where my balance is mischievous, reaction times lazy, and my agility is sometimes asleep at the wheel. I love my life. I have lived life full, and will continue to do so for a long, long time.
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Casserole Conversations: Part 1 Casserole Conversations: Part 1
I’ve always loved digging in the dirt. Literal dirt, metaphorical dirt, put me in a dirt pile – I’m as happy as a pup sniffing out a delicious trail to some long-lost bone…You get the idea. I’m an Anthropologist by nature and profession.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Medicare A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Medicare
Medicare is one of the federal / state health insurance programs available in the United States. It is eligible for use by those who are age 65 and older.
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Cleaning Up Your Social Media for Potential Employers Cleaning Up Your Social Media for Potential Employers
You might find this task to be irrelevant to landing your next job, but with the amount of hiring that is happening on social media platforms in 2018 – LinkedIn can’t be your only “professional” social platform anymore.
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Living With Alzheimer’s Living With Alzheimer’s
Life with Alzheimer’s can make everyday tasks increasingly difficult. Accepting that there are things that are out of your control and having friends, family and resources available can provide more supportive environment as your loved one stages through Alzheimer’s.
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Making a Successful Transition into Alzheimer’s Care Making a Successful Transition into Alzheimer’s Care
Determine a Plan When is the best time? What to keep, What to leave Transition Once the options for short and long term Alzheimer’s care have been evaluated, it’s time to determine a plan and choose a care provider.
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Alzheimer’s Action Plan Part 2: Memory Care Options Alzheimer’s Action Plan Part 2: Memory Care Options
There are a variety of services available to assist and enrich the lives of those with Alzheimer’s and it begins with choosing whether to be a member of a community living environment, receiving in-home services, or participating at an adult day center.
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Action Plan for Living With Alzheimer’s Action Plan for Living With Alzheimer’s
Creating an action plan for Alzheimer’s after being diagnosed is imperative. Early planning allows the person with Alzheimer’s or dementia to express his or her wishes for future care.
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How to Identify Alzheimer’s How to Identify Alzheimer’s
Understanding that your loved one may have a form of dementia can be a difficult and trying time. While there is no single test that can diagnose a person, it’s vital to identify and become aware of the symptoms attributed to dementia.
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