Alzheimer’s Disease - Help And Advice For Caregiver’s
This article is divided into three sections: tips for making life easier during the progression of the disease, helpful information about Alzheimer’s and related dementia, and resources for people with Alzheimer’s as well as their caregivers and loved ones.
The book identifies seven key functions of the brain in the pre-Alzheimer’s stage. These functions deal with […]
Life and Loss - Coping Strategies For Caregivers
My dear friend Carol’s father died a month ago. Last Friday night at our synagogue, she stood up to say Kaddish, the communal prayer for the dead, and I was taken aback by my visceral reaction at seeing my friend stand and speak those ancient words.
The reality of her loss and her vulnerability, as […]
Homecare - 7 Surefire Ways to Create a Symbiotic Relationship
Last week I received a call from a family in a crisis. Their elderly aunt, who is 96 years old, had recently become more ill and physically frail. The family caregivers were fighting over the fact that more help was needed and hours had been juggled. Accusations were flying. The relatives were at sea as […]
Hospice & Palliative Care - Where’s the Common Ground?
Receiving “The News” - A person faced with a new diagnosis that is life-limiting is generally overwhelmed. Everything has changed, and nothing will ever be the same.
All of the grief stages can come into play: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and ultimately, acceptance. The person might wonder, Why me? Why now? Can I beat this? […]
Hidden Spy Camera-Preventing Nursing Home Elder Abuse
For millions of Americans the issue of aging parents and where and how to house them has become huge. And the bad news is it is only going to get worse. With more baby boomers getting to retirement age, a big demand is being placed on nursing home and assisted care facilities and especially their […]