Does your mom or dad hate you? Ok, not hate you, but do they resent you for bringing up the idea of assisted living. Or, are you scared they will? It’s a touchy subject for sure. It’s the question of our generation, how to get parents into assisted living? We don’t have all the answers, […]
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Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding the Behaviors of Dementia Patients
It is estimated that at least 12 million people in the US and Canada suffer from some form of dementia. Dementia is a tragic thing, and dealing with it isn’t just difficult, but heartbreaking as well. Despite existing for literally millions of years, dementia is still very much a mystery to us. That being said, […]
7 Reasons Why Seniors with Dementia Need Special Care
Are you caring for a relative who has dementia? It’s not easy. But there are real-life strategies for dementia caregiving you can try. One of these strategies is understanding that there’s no such thing as a perfect caregiver. This is important to keep in mind because many caregivers are too hard on themselves. They try […]
10 Things You Need to Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Did you know that pancreatic cancer is the tenth most common cancer in America? The pancreas is located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The main function of the pancreas is to store and use energy from the foods we eat. It achieves this by producing hormones to control blood sugar levels […]
Coping with COPD: The Complete Guide to Your Treatment Options
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) is the third most common cause of death in America, after cancer and heart disease. It mainly affects people above the age of 40. But, millions of people have symptoms of damaged lung function. This means that there’s a high possibility of under-diagnosis. COPD is a progressive, lifelong inflammatory lung […]
Finding the Right Home: 9 Qualities to Look for In an Assisted Living Facility
Looking for an assisted living facility for a loved one? One of the first things you’re going to notice is that there are so many of them popping up all across the country. There are approximately 16,000 assisted living facilities in the U.S. today. And that number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming […]
