Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ PhiladelphiaHow many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of an orchestra, and you feel like floating to... By Frances McInerney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Applied Behavior Analysis and How Can It Help with Alzheimer's?Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might ask yourself. Caregivers often find themselves on the... By Frances McInerney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home and Community Based Services for Alzheimer'sAging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person with Alzheimer's declines, it becomes harder for them... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Music and Art Therapy for Alzheimer's and DementiaAlzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder. It affects memory, thinking, and learning and is the most common form of dementia. Symptoms worsen over time. Eventually, they impact your ability to... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Firearm Safety and DementiaIf you or a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia, you may have considered safety issues. These include driving and changes to the home. But have you thought about gun... By Editorial Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tackling Daily Tasks with the Help of In-Home CareMy grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful to have meals and housekeeping services provided. My... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer'sAs you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different. You could also have a decline in brain... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicaid and Medicare?Medicaid and Medicare are two separate government-run programs in the United States. They provide insurance coverage for people who meet specific criteria. Any form of fraud, waste, and abuse of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adult Day Center: Interview with Activities Director, GailAs much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of... By Frances McInerney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory PracticesSenior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Alzheimer's Community Welcome KitFirst and foremost, welcome to the club that no one ever wants to be part of. Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one has been recently... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's Tips: Calming a Loved One Who is AgitatedCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a tough job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and comfort their loved ones. To find out which... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Benefits of Hiring a Home Healthcare AideThis answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer'sHave you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia CareWills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after all, I've watched my fair share of legal... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making sense of all the pieces of dementia care... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caregivers Need a Paperwork Power TeamThe Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and financial jumble of paperwork in... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Navigating the Paperwork for DementiaYour loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Occupational Therapy's Role with Early-Stage Alzheimer'sA study in the Journal of Gerontology recognized occupational therapy (OT) as being an effective force in helping a person with Alzheimer's disease to manage their occupational performance. Occupational performance... By Lynn Marie Witt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments