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How Hearing Loss and Dementia Go Hand-in-Hand
About 30 percent of adults over the age of 65 struggle with hearing loss, and that percentage increases to 55 percent for adults over 80 years old. While hearing loss itself is often not immediately life-threatening, research shows a startlingly strong correlation between hearing loss and dementia. While aging is a risk factor for both…
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What You Need to Know About Dental and Oral Care for People Living with Dementia
For people living with dementia, taking care of their own dental and oral health often prove to be a challenge. With the way dementia causes problems with their thinking, behavior, and memory, those diagnosed with it will likely fail to remember to brush their teeth or even use a toothbrush as their condition progresses. If…
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How to effectively communicate with Alzheimer’s patients virtually
In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, the possibilities of clear communication gradually decrease with time. It will become a challenge for the people around the patient including his/her spouse, kids, family members. But with a little patience and understanding, it is possible to improve the quality of life for older adults. It is well known…
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Estate Planning Tips For A Family Member With Alzheimer’s
Estate planning can be complicated even for people in relatively good physical and mental health. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, the entire estate planning process can get even trickier considering their current state of being. As of 2020, nearly six million Americans aged 65 and up have Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
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Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: Top Tips to Keep in Mind
Nowadays, many seniors are fortunate enough to live comfortably and independently well into their golden years. However, your senior loved ones may eventually reach a point when they can use some help at home. It is also possible that your senior loved one will experience gradual changes that can hinder them from handling their…
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November Is National Caregiver Month & The Importance Of Self-Care Is Something That Is Often The First Thing To Go
Taking Care of Yourself As an Alzheimer’s Caregiver According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease affects more than 5.5 million people in the USA alone. Although the disease generally affects adults older than 65, up to 5% of all individuals diagnosed are in their 40’s or 50’s. It can be difficult to obtain an accurate…
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COVID-19 Safety Tips For Seniors Celebrating The Holidays
It may not feel like it, but the holidays are just around the proverbial corner. Our senior loved ones have seen more holidays than most of us. From where they sit, the 2020 holiday season is shaping up to be one of the most miserable they will see in their lives. Considering that 8 out…
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A Guide to Planning for Long-term Care
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…
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Viral Vacation: What COVID-19 Means for your Holiday Season
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…
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