Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is never easy—it’s life-changing for the affected individual and his or her family and friends. Deciding to move a loved one to a memory care community can be especially difficult and overwhelming. Below are some tips and information for communicating with a loved one […]
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Choosing the right time to move is never easy. But what’s more difficult, and potentially dangerous, is waiting too long! The timing between someone receiving a memory loss diagnosis and the point they require 24-hour support varies greatly. While there’s no textbook answer on when to make the move, safety must be considered sooner rather […]
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When we’re faced with hardships like health problems in life, all most of us want to hear is “Everything is fine.” We want to know that even on our worst days, it’s going to be ok. More than 6 million Americans are currently facing Alzheimer’s. The CDC tells us that at least 16 million caregivers […]
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What do hospital gowns and insurance have in common? You’re usually not as covered as you think you are! Now that we’ve captured your undivided attention, let’s talk about insurance. We know, it’s fascinating stuff, but honestly, not knowing could cost you! Medicare open enrollment is October 15th-December 7th, and it’s almost here. While Medicare […]
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August is National Sandwich Month! Before you imagine a thick slice of bacon and a garden-fresh tomato on a BLT, the sandwich fillings we’re referring to are a group of folks who are “sandwiched” into being caregivers for both their children and their aging parents – they’re known as “The Sandwich Generation.” Taking care of […]
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Think back on your most influential teachers, and the amazing lessons they taught you. You may not have realized it then, but you were receiving a priceless gift, all because they took the time. Time is invaluable, and so is being able to say, “My dad taught me that.” We were lucky enough to get […]
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Moms are Hard-Working! Can you imagine what an advertisement for a mom’s job might say? Help Wanted: In search of someone with a loving disposition and cheerful personality to do laundry, clean, shop, cook for a crowd, bathe, feed, change, wipe away tears, teach, and entertain. You must be available 25 hours per day, […]
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Need stress relief today? Of course, who doesn’t? If you’re feeling stressed out, there is unlikely to be time in the moment to think long and hard about how to find relief, so let’s make our own sunshine! Here are 25 ways to unwind: Go to a quiet place and just breathe Step […]
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Whether you’re 25 or 74, traveling can be equal parts exhilarating and challenging. We sometimes face obstacles like road construction and flight hiccups to reach beautiful destinations. Regardless of how you reach your vacation destination, we want to make your journey a joyous experience and not like a trip to the DMV. Whether you’re flying […]
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No, it’s not a typo. ‘Hope’ is often the last thought in our minds when discussing hospice and the overwhelming fears that accompany a terminal diagnosis. By talking about what hospice is and what it can offer, we want to help you find hope when considering hospice services. People typically associate hospice with someone who’s […]
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