Posted on 27 October 2012. Tags: autumn, checklist, cleaning, fall, healthy, syndicated
Autumn is here in full force! Mornings are crisp, the trees are a fiery red and orange, and the sunsets come earlier. It can be easy to get swept away in the pumpkin flavored treats, festive décor and holiday spirit, but before you do, make sure your home gets “swept away”! This article was syndicated […]
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Posted on 25 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, fall prevention, syndicated, wandering
“When you care for a senior with dementia, you have an added responsibility because dementia puts seniors at the highest risk for wandering which increases chances for falling,” says our Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 19 October 2012. Tags: activity, dance, dementia, syndicated
Thinking back on childhood, I remember being enchanted by watching my grandparents dance… and completely embarrassed when they tried to get me dance with them. My grandparents could “trip the light fantastic” with the best of them, so I felt silly when I got pulled out on the dance floor. This article was syndicated and […]
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Posted on 10 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, silver alerts, syndicated, wandering
You probably know what an Amber Alert is. Maybe you were driving down the road, singing along to the radio, when suddenly the music stops. A general broadcast comes across the airwaves letting you know that a child is missing. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 05 October 2012. Tags: aging, fall, home care, safety, syndicated
It is finally fall! Well… in some parts of the country more so than others, but it is October, so that counts for something. Right? This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 01 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
From October 4th – 6th, Teepa Snow is coming to the east coast. She’ll host her free, hands-on workshop about Alzheimer’s disease for families in Chevy Chase, MD and Wilmington, DE, and will have an educational seminar for healthcare professionals. Teepa is a renowned dementia expert who has shared her practical care strategies with tens […]
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Posted on 26 September 2012. Tags: caregiving, dementia, positive, relationships, syndicated
We’re such social creatures, aren’t we? A hug at the right time or an unexpected smile can brighten a bad day. Being isolated in time-out is a child’s worst enemy. And a friend taking time out of their busy schedule to have a genuine conversation can mean the world. This article was syndicated and originally […]
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Posted on 21 September 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, lost and found, syndicated, wandering
Did you ever get lost in a mall as a child? Or worse, did you ever lose track of your toddler while searching for that last item on your grocery list? Panic sets in as you start to look around, eyes searching for your little one. And then, a wave of relief washes over when […]
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Posted on 20 September 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, family, syndicated
Consistency, persistency, loyalty… Those are the character traits that come to mind when we think of someone who has “caring for someone with Alzheimer’s” on their plate every day. Maybe that is why we are so excited about September – Alzheimer’s awareness is getting more attention than ever. This article was syndicated and originally appeared […]
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Posted on 12 September 2012. Tags: aging, caregiver, life change, mental health, syndicated
Caregiver. Even the word carries a lot of weight, doesn’t it? It signifies a responsibility, a change in your role in life, sometimes a change in a relationship in your life… And for most people, there isn’t a “warm-up” or a dress rehearsal, it is a phase that starts on its own terms. Setting a […]
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