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Kathy Ritchie wrote 9 hours ago: “Nothing can take away what’s happened to you and what you’ve experienced. Even if … more →

Tags: alzheimer's disease, Our Stories, Great, Now What?, you, Coping, Family, death, Kathy Ritchie, Life

dementia, attachment, letting go

swapnawrites wrote 14 hours ago: Over the last several years, as my mother slips deeper into a confused state of lost/ jumbled/ false … more →

Tags: Memory, Ego, caregiver, Acceptance, Life, Courage, Personal Growth, spirituality, Letting Go

Brahms' lullaby2 comments

familygathers wrote 2 days ago: Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight Hi!  I’ve been away for awhile.  Life was just turn … more →

Tags: caretaking, Family, Alzheimer's, Geneology, Health Care, Alzheimer's Disorder, Father, Prostate Cancer, Urology

Discuss long term care with your parents, before they need it

Stan Cohen wrote 2 days ago: Laura Bramly Elder Care Read I was reading a post by Phil Bosta (thanks for providing so much mater … more →

Tags: Family, Senior Living, aging adults, Family Issues, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Living Will, Independent Living, "long term care"

Friday Mix

cb wrote 2 days ago: It’s been a long week. For a variety of reasons that would probably come over as whiny or irrelevant … more →

Tags: health, local authority, Mental Health, Old Age, Older People, Personal, Social Care, social issues, Work

It's the Fourth of July--Celebrate the Holiday

seniorliving wrote 3 days ago: Celebrate our Freedom, but Keep it Simple The Fourth of July can be such a fun holiday–picnics … more →

Tags: Help for Persons with Memory Loss, Tips for Care Givers, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care, 1, Minnesota, care givers, picnic, Music, Twin Cities

Smoking Related To Mental Decline

notobacco wrote 3 days ago: A study published in a recent edition of Neurology found that not smoking was a key factor to mainta … more →

Tags: National News, smoking, aging, Cognitive decline

Ode To My Nan

absenteeism wrote 3 days ago:   This week’s blog is going to be a long one. It’s about dementia, the government, my family…so ma … more →

Tags: absence, Government, carer, Grandma, Nan, mum, Family, Help, Advocacy

Another step in the loss1 comment

bewilderedangel wrote 4 days ago: Yesterday we put my father into a home. I went up to my parents’ house and my mother and I wai … more →

Tags: Father, Loss, Healthcare

Are You Tired of Talking About Caregiving?

caroldodell wrote 4 days ago: Have you ever told someone you collect elephant figurines–and then everyone gives you elephant … more →

Tags: aging, Alzheimer's, boomer women, caregiver, caregiver stress, Caregiving, Elder Care, Hospice, Parents

Less Social Activity Linked to Decline in Motor Function

Bert Copple wrote 4 days ago: Less frequent participation in social activities is associated with more rapid decline in motor func … more →

Tags: aging, caregiver, companionship, elderly, health, health risk, Life, Senior, Seniors

Less Social Activity Linked to Decline in Motor Function

Bert Copple wrote 4 days ago: Less frequent participation in social activities is associated with more rapid decline in motor func … more →

Tags: Seniors, elderly, health, companionship, Life, aging, caregiver, health risk, Social

Summer Blockbusters, Creative Aging style

creativeaging wrote 4 days ago: I’m not a fan of most blockbuster movies but somehow summer and movies are inexorably linked i … more →

Tags: aging, alzheimer's disease, uncg

Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT)

adultcare wrote 5 days ago: Second Wind Dreams is a national non-profit organization that has developed a tool that will change … more →

Tags: adult care, Adult Family Care, Assisted Living, Community, Elder Care, in-home care, Nursing Homes, residential care, Retirement/Independant Living

Tips for Caregivers 6 comments

seniorsafari wrote 6 days ago: Assuming the Role of Caregiver You are now the advocate for your loved ones. Make sure they are gett … more →

Tags: Alzheimers/Dementia, eldercare, aging, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, caregiver, elderly, Memory Loss, Senior

Talking to your doctor - looking at two perspectives

Stan Cohen wrote 6 days ago: Beth Parker-O’Brien Caregiver Journey As health care providers, we need information from you and yo … more →

Tags: Family, health, Medical, caregiver medical questions, Cognitive, delucsion, Emotional Health, family support, Forgetfulness

Edith goes riding for one last time

yourcarehome wrote 6 days ago:   By Emma Streatfield AN 88-YEAR-OLD has been granted her wish to go horse riding one last time. Ed … more →

Tags: News from Care Homes, Residential and Nursing Care Homes in Swindon, patients, Residential, care home, Horse Riding, Alzheimer's, residents, Swindon

Suicide in dementia: 9-year national clinical survey in England and Wales

sjennings29 wrote 1 week ago: Suicide in dementia: 9-year national clinical survey in England and Wales,  The British Journal of P … more →

Tags: Suicide, UK, old people, study, elderly, manchester, clinical study

Did Your Parent's Marriage Effect Yours?

caroldodell wrote 1 week ago: Don’t know if you happened to read the article on parents and marriage in June 2009’s Re … more →

Tags: Alzheimer's, Authors, caregiver, Caregiving, Elder Care, Marriage, Mothers, Parents, Parkinson's


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