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Challenging Diseases, Elder Care, Home Care, Senior Care, Seniors

Alzheimer’s Behaviors & How to Cope with Them

Common Alzheimer's Symptoms & Tips to Manage Them Many people with AD eventually exhibit difficult behavioral symptoms. Below are some of the most common symptoms and some ways you can respond to…

February 7, 2025

Caregivers, Challenging Diseases, General Advice, Health, Home Care

5 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

5 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment & How to Cope with Them When an older adult is diagnosed with cancer, family members often find themselves unexpectedly filling the role of caregiver. Cancer…

January 13, 2025

Challenging Diseases, Senior Care

Foods For Seniors With Diabetes

Foods That You Should Stock For A Parent With Diabetes In 2015, the American Diabetes Association announced 12 million senior citizens are believed to have diabetes. That same year, it was estimated…

January 9, 2025

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Chronic Health Condition, Dementia, General Advice, Health, Long Term Care

Is Dementia A LTC?

Dementia is a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it often raises questions about its classification as a long-term condition (LTC). In this blog post, we'll explore the nature…

October 26, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Home Care, Long Term Care

Why Do Dementia Patients Not Want To Eat?

Caring for a loved one with dementia presents unique challenges, and one common concern among caregivers is the loss of appetite experienced by many individuals with dementia. Understanding why dementia patients may…

October 24, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice, Grandparent, Health, Long Term Care

Why Do Dementia Patients Refuse Care?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when faced with the refusal of care. Understanding why dementia patients may refuse care is for caregivers to…

October 21, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Long Term Care

Does Dementia Make You Cry A Lot?

Caring for someone with dementia involves navigating a range of emotional challenges, including episodes of crying. Many caregivers wonder: Does dementia make you cry a lot? In this blog post, we'll explore…

October 12, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice, Long Term Care

When People With Dementia Say Hurtful Things?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally challenging, especially when they say hurtful things. Caregivers need to understand that these comments are often not intentional and are a result…

October 11, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Health, Long Term Care

Is Dementia Hereditary?

Dementia is a condition that impacts millions of people worldwide, leading to cognitive decline and changes in memory, thinking, and behavior. One common question that arises is whether dementia is hereditary. In…

October 11, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Health, Long Term Care

Does Dementia Cause Meanness?

Dementia is a complex condition that affects not only cognitive function but also behavior and personality. Caregivers often wonder whether dementia can cause meanness in their loved ones. In this blog post,…

October 10, 2024

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