About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about bargaining (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about anger (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about denial (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, our blogs in this 5-part series will use a blend of testimonies and facts to help you understand the impact of the stages in the […]
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Dementia is a sad disease, there’s no question about it. Because there’s no cure, it requires creativity, patience, and love. As difficult as it is to accept, it also requires some timely decision-making. As people take the time to accept the reality of a dementia diagnosis, the clock is ticking. Families often share with us […]
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Introducing the Longest Day Blog Series So many thoughts come to mind when you hear the words “Alzheimer’s disease.” If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or you’re supporting a loved one who has it, you already know that it’s tricky to process the myriad of feelings it brings. Terminal illnesses can send you feet-first into an […]
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Charlatans, scammers, and crooks are all just alternative monikers for plain, old-fashioned thieves! The National Council on Aging reported that, in 2021, older Americans were scammed out of $1.7 billion! As quickly as we can raise awareness about a swindle, it seems like another scam unfurls before us. From “hurry-and-share-this” posts to phone calls saying […]
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When it’s time to review senior living opportunities, the options can be confusing. This uncertainty can often paint an inaccurate picture of senior living. While we always recommend a tour to see these for yourself, let’s review what each service can offer so you can decide where to begin: Independent Living Communities Independent living settings […]
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It’s National Superhero Day; let’s celebrate the true superheroes—nurses! Nurses have been through a lot these last few years. During the most trying times of the pandemic, they worked double shifts, spoke words of comfort as some took their last breaths, and bent over backward to help families stay connected with their loved ones. There’s […]
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What we don’t know seems scary. What we think we know can be even scarier! We’re going to squash 9 common myths so the next time you think of assisted living, you won’t be thinking, “Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!” 1. You Can’t Eat What You Want Assisted living is designed to be […]
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