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As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering with Alzheimer's is an area where you may...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

Merriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or evening in some individuals affected with dementia." I...

It was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this was important and modeled that behavior. I can’t...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Moving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have to make. Some of us can do it...

“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the anthem of my life! I had a husband...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

So, a few days ago I had one of those days. You know the kind. I was extra emotional, and all I wanted to do was cry. I wasn’t sick...

One definition of TIME is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. So I ask myself...as a caregiver to...

I had a little scare recently — a minor one, but one that shook me a little. I was walking around my classroom. I teach computer classes and have a...

As a granddaughter wondering what she can do to help her grandfather amid his descent into Alzheimer’s, I was a bit daunted. I thought: What do I say? How should...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

My dad always appreciated a clever sense of humor. I could hear the comforting sounds of his laugh through the floor as he guffawed and groaned at Johnny Carson's antics...

Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...