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However, after my dad's brain surgery left him with dementia and he joined my uncle at the nursing home, I became more aware of my responsibility. My mother was also failing more, and so I'd lost the support they had offered while caring for my uncle. I found myself spending even more time at the nursing home, and keeping an even closer eye on things.
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Michelle Munson-Mccorry of Complete Compassionate Care was kind enough to send me this excellent PDF titled "Knowledge and Skills Needed for Dementia Care - A Guide for Direct Care Workers in Everyday Language
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Yes, if you try them, and they work for you, you can begin your own networking business, though you don't need to. Some people make a living at it. I don't use it that way. I just use the products and people who see how well I'm doing ask and I give them information.
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Many conditions, such as Alzheimer's, that require a caregiver involve memory loss, which can make communication difficult. Following these tips can help ease the difficulty.
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I want to share with you what it has been like to lose a brother and the effect my dementia had on dealing with that loss
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we learn about a neurosurgeon named Andres Lozano who was studying deep-brain stimulation for obesity patients. The patient he was working on showed little change in his weight, however his memory skyrocketed.
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I have a son who has struggled, since early grade school, with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. He's had to try to make people understand what it's like for a child to live with what people perceive as "an old people's disease."
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For the last several decades, Ann has had no problem loading her dishwasher, washing her clothes or making her bed. No big deal, you know? That is until her widowed father moved in with Ann and her family.
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Protecting and ensuring the safety of elders is of prime importance for home caregivers. However, many don't stop to think about protecting themselves from injury. By protecting the caregivers, we also provide a safe and secure environment for such care.
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Which sounds better? “Let’s go, Dad. We need to get you dressed for day care.” Or “Hey, Dad – let’s...
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There's a new online Alzheimer's disease support group at www.mdjunction.com/alzheimers-disease. It looks like a very good site with a lot...
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Elder abuse affects four percent of the elder population every year. But, according to experts, less than one in 14...
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Most of you readers know that I hold Barbara Mascio, of Senior Approved Services, in the highest regard. Her company...
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I'm a firm believer in hospice care. I watched my dying parents, each of whom had been in severe pain,...
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You won't find many cross-posts between my original Minding Our Elders blog and my health and travel blog, but this...
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