Sometimes it is difficult to tell from a phone call whether an aging parent is having trouble managing day-to-day tasks and activities. Traveling home for the holidays is an excellent opportunity to observe without appearing nosey or intrusive. Read more tips from the National Institute on Aging here. ###
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For caregivers, there may come a time when you need to have difficult conversations about end-of-life care for a loved one. Though these decisions are emotional and complex, it helps to first become familiar with available options. Whether older adults are outlining their end-of-life preferences in advance or a caregiver or family member is making
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As dementia symptoms worsen over time, even simple, everyday activities can become difficult. But there are ways to manage these changes and make daily tasks easier. Here are a few tips to consider early on and as the disease progresses: Find more tips for everyday tasks for a person with dementia.
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Many people want to stay in their homes, maintain their independence, and turn to family and friends for help when needed as they age. If staying in your home is important to you, you can find ways to help you age in place. Use these tips to get around, be safe, and stay connected: Find
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Serving as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is an awesome responsibility, often taken on with little time for preparation and formal training. When you start out as a caregiver, the tasks may seem overwhelming and it may be difficult to know where to begin. Establishing a precedent: a standard of understanding roles, responsibilities
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As dementia symptoms worsen over time, even simple, everyday activities can become difficult. But there are ways to manage these changes and make daily tasks easier. Here are a few tips to consider early on and as the disease progresses: Find more tips for everyday tasks for a person with dementia.
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People with dementia need more care as their symptoms get worse over time. Problems with memory, thinking, and behavior often present challenges for people with dementia, along with their family members and caregivers. There are support systems, resources, and services available to help people in any stage of the disease. This type of help can
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As people age, they are more likely to experience fall-related health issues. If an older adult falls and breaks a bone, it could lead to more serious problems, such as a hospital visit or disability. Many falls are preventable. Use this infographic to learn six tips to help prevent falls.
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Many people find that caregiving provides a sense of fulfillment and that they like feeling useful and needed. But the ongoing demands of taking care of someone else can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important for you to take care of yourself.
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The number of older Americans is rising, so the number of people with dementia is predicted to increase. However, some studies have shown that incidence rates of dementia — meaning new cases in a population over a certain period of time — have decreased in some locations, including in the United States. Based on observational
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