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Understanding Typical Caregiver Duties

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Understanding Typical Caregiver Duties

Care, Caregiving, and Care Recipients Rosalyn Carter once said, “There are four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Sooner or later, as we age, we will all need some type of care. Those […]

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Testing and Diagnosis of Dementia

Mike Takieddine
Book author and former home care agency owner

Testing and Diagnosis of Dementia

Article Highlights This article will discuss the following topics: PART I Quick summary Getting help from the Alzheimer’s Association Testing for dementia Other diagnostic assessments for dementia Medical history of the person with dementia Lab testing for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia Brain imaging tests PART II Other evaluations to detect dementia Pre-symptomatic testing […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure

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Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure

Article Highlights This article will discuss blood pressure in the following sections: PART 1 Introduction The definition of blood pressure How the heart pumps blood Blood pressure range High blood pressure Low blood pressure Blood pressure fluctuation PART II Measuring blood pressure Maintaining normal blood pressure Blood pressure medication treatments Conclusion Introduction In today’s fast-paced […]

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Fall Prevention Strategies

Molli Grossman
PhD, Gerontology

Fall Prevention Strategies

Article Highlights One of every three older adults will fall this year with subsequent fractures, cuts, and head and brain injuries. Although falling is not an inevitable result of aging, the fear of falling and falling itself are huge concerns for older Americans. Risk factors for falls among older adults include vision and balance issues, […]

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Dementia Treatment: Know Your Options

Molli Grossman
PhD, Gerontology

Dementia Treatment: Know Your Options

Article Highlights Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss. Although there are several therapies (massage, aromatherapy, vitamins, supplements, and many more) that can help ease certain symptoms of the disease, treatments invariably take the form of medication. The medications that are commonly prescribed to treat the […]

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How to Face Dementia: What to Do When There is No Cure

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How to Face Dementia: What to Do When There is No Cure

Article’s Highlights: There is no cure for any type of dementia, however, there are steps that can be taken to improve dementia symptoms. Different treatments and drugs have been FDA approved to treat the symptoms of different dementias. Some natural remedies can be used to alleviate the side effect of dementia treatments. Dementia should be treated […]

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Hiring a Live-In Caregiver: What You Need to Know

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Hiring a Live-In Caregiver: What You Need to Know

There are immense benefits of hiring a “Live-In” caregiver. We are here to help you distinguish between live-in care and 24 hour care, the costs and advantages of live-in care, how to hire a live-in caregiver, guidelines of employing a caregiver, proper vetting of a caregiver, what to include in a written care plan, and more.

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Help and Support for Dementia Caregivers

Mike Takieddine
Book author and former home care agency owner

Help and Support for Dementia Caregivers

Support for Dementia Caregivers In this article, I would like to pay homage to the tens of thousands of caregivers -millions, really-who help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in all stages of their disease. I will also provide ideas and suggestions to add to your dementia caregiver’s toolbox to better inform you and hopefully […]

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Vascular Dementia: A Complete Guide

Molli Grossman
PhD, Gerontology

Vascular Dementia: A Complete Guide

Overview Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe several different conditions. Dementia can often be confused with disorders such as delirium, and certain types of dementia may be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type. The confusion is understandable, as vascular dementia falls into a cluster of disorders which are part of the […]

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Pick’s Disease: Stages, Symptoms, and Caregiver Strategies

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Pick’s Disease: Stages, Symptoms, and Caregiver Strategies

Overview This article will provide the reader with a brief introduction to Pick’s disease. The reader will learn about the causes, symptoms, recommended treatments, and what the family can do to help a loved one with a diagnosis of Pick’s. Suggestions will be provided for how to prepare for your medical appointments, questions to ask […]

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