The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Statistics indicate that seven out of ten people will require one or more types of long-term care at some point in their life. Costs for long-term care can vary significantly, from $20,000 a year for adult day care to $48,000 a year for residence at an assisted living facility or upwards of $89,000 for stay…
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The United States is on the verge of the Holiday season and is not in a good place. At least, not according to the White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. His recent statement is in response to data showing that new US daily cases are on the rise again, for what appears to be…
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When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in early 2020, one of the first bits of information authorities shared with the public concerned senior citizens. Along with people with underlying medical conditions or compromised immune systems, those who are aged 60 and over were warned to be careful because their risk of contracting the disease and…
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Image Source:https://unsplash.com/photos/70shTdGaZQs When you think about traveling, you may think about dreamy nights under a starry sky, early morning coffee by a campfire, or luxurious hotel lounges. Although traveling provides many amazing memories and new experiences, there are some aspects of traveling that are difficult to get accustomed to. Many people are curious as to…
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Thanks to common stereotypes, many people are surprised to learn that a good chunk of seniors — 42% — own smartphones or that 58% of seniors believe that technology has a “mostly positive” effect on society, according to the Pew Research Center. Not surprisingly, there are a wide variety of smartphone apps designed for seniors:…
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Seniors and their families put a great deal of trust in nursing homes. Many of them believe that the decision to spend old age in these facilities would allow the elderly to receive proper care and attention as they live through the final phases of their life. This very reason is why it’s so heartbreaking…
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