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Loving Relationships In The Face Of Dementia

August 11, 2021

Parents, like snowflakes, are unique in design, even more so when a parent is diagnosed with dementia. What was once a loving relationship may start to unravel with memory loss and dementia issues. Perceptions and attitudes change parental/child bonds when dementia becomes the invisible participant. Initially, you need to “let go” of traditional parental images […]

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Bridging The Generation Gap: Aging Boomers, Gen X and Millennial Caregivers

July 2, 2021

New caregiver generation gaps seem much larger than they were before. In the 1960’s, the earliest members of the Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, were coming of age. The Gen X generation, born 1965 through 1980, was coming into being. The advent of cable television made it possible for the first time […]

Benefits of Assisted Living

June 28, 2021

Assisted living Communities are designed to provide personalized care and assistance in a residential setting. Each community offers varieties of physical and mental assistance levels and care is driven by the physician, family, and resident. Assisted Living is the answer for continued Senior support and care. Assisted Living Benefits One advantage of these communities is, […]

The Importance of Nursing in Elder Care

May 6, 2021

Often Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical profession. Today, marks National Nurses Day, a day to recognize the important role nurses play in caring for the growing Senior population. A rapid rise in the age group of those over 65 demonstrates an increased need for nurses, especially in gerontology. Care and Treatment Expanded […]

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Support For A Loved One During Transition

March 15, 2021

Support and continuity of social ties is important when a Senior transitions hoping to continue their Quality of Life in a new setting. Established networks of friends and family are instinctive venues for loving advice, companionship and support. The assistance and encouragement found in these circles are reliable steps to a Senior’s successful transition. Bridge […]

The Truth About Elder Abuse

March 8, 2021

One in ten adults over the age of 60 experience elder abuse in the United States Sadly, less than 8% of these incidents are reported. The physical and mental limitations of aging adults make them easy targets while a lifetime accumulation of financial assets makes them attractive victims. We all need to learn and recognize […]

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