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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If an older adult in your life lives alone, you may be concerned about what could happen if they become sick, fall, or get lost. Emergency medical alert systems, fall monitors, or GPS tracking devices that alert emergency personnel may help put your mind at ease. It’s important to ensure that emergency medical alert devices or systems
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What is Aging in Place? Many people want to remain in their homes as they age, hoping to maintain their independence, stay in a familiar location, and have access to family and friends when they need assistance or support. This concept is known as “aging in place.” While remaining in one’s current home has many
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At any age, a medical crisis or emergency could leave you too ill to make your own healthcare decisions. Even if you are not sick now, planning for health care in the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would want if you are unable to speak for
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Regular medical care is important for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. These 4 tips may make appointments easier on both you and your loved one: Make an appointment during the person’s best time of day and when the office is not very crowded. Let the office staff know before the visit about the person’s Alzheimer’s
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Thinking ahead and making alternate plans can help reduce your stress and ensure that you and your loved one have essential medications.
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Are you caring for an older family member or friend? It can be overwhelming to get started. Check out this new article to get answers to common questions including: How do I help organize important paperwork and get affairs in order? How can I help my older parents from afar? How do I choose a
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As people with dementia reach the end of life, caregivers may face special challenges. Because people with advanced dementia can no longer communicate clearly, they cannot share their concerns. Palliative care or hospice can be helpful in many ways to families of people with dementia. At the end of life, sensory connections—targeting someone’s senses, like hearing, touch,
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Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver. If you are living an hour or more away from a person who needs your help, you’re probably a long-distance caregiver. It can be overwhelming to get started. Here are some first steps you can take: Ask the primary caregiver, if there is one, and the care recipient how you
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It can be difficult to make the decision about whether you or a loved one needs to leave home. Sometimes, decisions about where to care for a family member need to be made quickly, for example, when a sudden injury requires a new care plan. Other times, a family has a while to look for
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