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Coping with a hospital stay when you have dementia or Alzheimer’s

Coping with a hospital stay when you have dementia or Alzheimer’s


Canadian Scientist Honoured with International Award for Diabetic Research

Canadian Scientist Honoured with International Award for Diabetic Research


10 Tips For Coping With The Stress Of Caregiving

10 Tips For Coping With The Stress Of Caregiving


4 Helpful Tools to Deal with Dementia-Related Forgetfulness

4 Helpful Tools to Deal with Dementia-Related Forgetfulness


The Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease

The Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease


Common Youth Sports for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Common Youth Sports for Traumatic Brain Injuries


Exploring the Effects of Patient Care on the Caregiver

Exploring the Effects of Patient Care on the Caregiver


Our Guide to Senior Care During the Winter Months

Our Guide to Senior Care During the Winter Months


The ABCs of ABIs II: How Our In-Home Caregivers Can Help

The ABCs of ABIs II: How Our In-Home Caregivers Can Help


The ABCs of ABIs: Acquired Brain Injuries and Proper Care

The ABCs of ABIs: Acquired Brain Injuries and Proper Care


Mobility and Quality of Life: Why the Two Go Hand-in-Hand

Mobility and Quality of Life: Why the Two Go Hand-in-Hand


What are Chronic Neuromuscular Degenerative Diseases?

What are Chronic Neuromuscular Degenerative Diseases?


How to Improve your Loved One’s Cognitive Skills

How to Improve your Loved One’s Cognitive Skills


Why Empty Nesters Should Incorporate Music into Their Daily Lives

Why Empty Nesters Should Incorporate Music into Their Daily Lives


9 Ways to Adapt After Hospitalization

9 Ways to Adapt After Hospitalization


Think FAST – The Warning Signs of an Oncoming Stroke

Think FAST – The Warning Signs of an Oncoming Stroke


TIME Health: Caregiver Traits That Help Reduce Burnout

TIME Health: Caregiver Traits That Help Reduce Burnout


Helping Seniors with Standing, Sitting and Reclining

Helping Seniors with Standing, Sitting and Reclining


Recognize 7 Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress to Avoid Exhaustion or a Crisis

Recognize 7 Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress to Avoid Exhaustion or a Crisis


Help Make Your Parents’ Move as Smooth as Possible

Help Make Your Parents’ Move as Smooth as Possible


7 Tips to Travel Safely with Dementia

7 Tips to Travel Safely with Dementia


How to Cope with Caring for Aging Parents

How to Cope with Caring for Aging Parents


The Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving

The Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving


Should You Be Concerned About Your Aging Parents? 7 Questions

Should You Be Concerned About Your Aging Parents? 7 Questions


Why In-Home Care is Important

Why In-Home Care is Important


6 Ways Seniors Benefit from Help with Meal Preparation

6 Ways Seniors Benefit from Help with Meal Preparation


Healthy Aging: How to Get More Restful Sleep

Healthy Aging: How to Get More Restful Sleep


7 Tips for Easier Mealtimes for Dementia Patients

7 Tips for Easier Mealtimes for Dementia Patients


7 Medication Reminders That Work

7 Medication Reminders That Work


7 Benefits of Social Activities As We Age

7 Benefits of Social Activities As We Age

Alzheimer’s and dementia

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Coping with a hospital stay when you have dementia or Alzheimer’s

Coping with a hospital stay when you have dementia or Alzheimer’s


4 Helpful Tools to Deal with Dementia-Related Forgetfulness

4 Helpful Tools to Deal with Dementia-Related Forgetfulness


The Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease

The Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease


7 Tips to Travel Safely with Dementia

7 Tips to Travel Safely with Dementia


Why In-Home Care is Important

Why In-Home Care is Important


7 Tips for Easier Mealtimes for Dementia Patients

7 Tips for Easier Mealtimes for Dementia Patients


7 Medication Reminders That Work

7 Medication Reminders That Work


8 Care Options for Alzheimer’s Patients

8 Care Options for Alzheimer’s Patients


9 Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease

9 Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease


7 Ways to Connect With Your Loved One with Dementia

7 Ways to Connect With Your Loved One with Dementia


What to Expect When Caring for Someone with Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s

What to Expect When Caring for Someone with Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s


Alzheimer’s Safety: 10 Tips to Prevent Wandering

Alzheimer’s Safety: 10 Tips to Prevent Wandering


The 7 Basic Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The 7 Basic Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease


Music Therapy for Seniors

Music Therapy for Seniors


Grandchildren and Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Grandchildren and Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease


The Truth Behind Common Myths about Alzheimer’s Disease

The Truth Behind Common Myths about Alzheimer’s Disease


Communicating with Someone Who Has Dementia

Communicating with Someone Who Has Dementia


Memory Loss in a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: How to Respond

Memory Loss in a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: How to Respond


How to Create a Daily Plan for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease

How to Create a Daily Plan for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease


Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Dementia

Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Dementia


Understanding Safety Concerns for Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding Safety Concerns for Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease


Alzheimer’s Caregiving As A Team

Alzheimer’s Caregiving As A Team


Preparing To Be An Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Preparing To Be An Alzheimer’s Caregiver


Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s

Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s


New Alzheimer’s Detection Discovery

New Alzheimer’s Detection Discovery


Alzheimer’s and Wandering

Alzheimer’s and Wandering


Helping a Dementia Caregiver

Helping a Dementia Caregiver


Alzheimer’s and Home Safety

Alzheimer’s and Home Safety


Dementia and the Holiday Season

Dementia and the Holiday Season


Take Action for World Alzheimer’s Month 2013

Take Action for World Alzheimer’s Month 2013

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