The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that only affects the elderly, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people who are still as young as their late 40s. If you’re a caregiver to someone that has Alzheimer’s and can’t work anymore you can help them file a claim for Social…
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Maintaining good health is a priority for everyone, but it’s especially critical for seniors. Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions than younger ones. Further, they may be more susceptible to developing other issues. Seniors who embraced healthy habits earlier in life may find it relatively easy to maintain them, but others…
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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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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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That guilt can make you crazy or deteriorate your health like a room full of cigarette smoke and a bottle of whiskey while eating the greasiest hamburger you can find.
People look forward to retirement for most of their working life, but retirement with little available money is no joke. Many people choose the popular option of taking out a reverse mortgage upon retirement, before you commit to something as large as such a loan, you should make sure that you understand and are familiar…
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As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the patients ultimately need proper care and effective treatment according to their medical condition and stages of diseases. Creating an Alzheimer’s care plan requires proper diagnosis, if you or anyone from your family are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia problems then Senior Home Care Specialists can help you to take care…
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As people get older, the likelihood of having a medical health issue increases. From physical degradation like genetic pattern hair loss to cardiovascular issues, the body can become afflicted by various conditions as the body ages. What you put in your body has a serious effect on your overall health, from the state of…
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As most of you know, I lost my mother a few months ago and one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with is what to do with all of her stuff. She collected…lots of things. Those things didn’t have the same value to me that they held for my mother. I put…
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