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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Socialization –– How It Benefits Caregivers and Care Receivers
When my dad reached the point when he could no longer negotiate stairs, it put a stop to a lot of the activities he and my mother used to enjoy. One thing my mother especially missed was a monthly potluck luncheon at their church. One day, Mom recognized...
Improving Communication with Your Caregiver
Emma plans to return home from the hospital, but her family is uneasy. To help, they are working with the Right at Home elder care program RightTransitions®. The following are ways families can communicate most effectively with home caregivers. • Realize...
Elderly Caring for Other Elderly
Paul is 92 years old and slowed significantly by his Alzheimer’s, but when his 74 year old home caregiver arrives to get Paul out of bed, bathed and groomed, the day takes a turn for the better. As the demand for elder care services increases, more...
Avoiding the 5 Pitfalls of Negotiating Family Caregiving Responsibilities
Caregiving is a team sport. Sharing the responsibility of caring for an elderly relative can bring families closer together and make it easier on everyone. Unfortunately, negotiating family caregiving responsibilities can be a challenge in and of itself...
Risk Assessments for Older Adults
For information, contact: Nancy Esson, Business Development [email protected] 705-293-5500 The European Commission reports that by 2025, more than 20 percent of Europeans will be aged 65 or older with a rapid increase of those over the...
Caring for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
For information, contact: John Kitchen, Community Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-252-8200 Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Billy Graham and Estelle Getty are among a number of famous...
6 Reasons to Tell the Doctor About Memory Problems
Something wasn't quite right. Twice recently, Jim had forgotten where he parked the car. He sometimes found himself struggling for words. His wife Jeanne told him that he didn't seem like himself lately. Jim's dad had developed Alzheimer's disease in...
Seniors and Medications: The Good, the Bad and the Dangerous
You've probably read news coverage of today's opioid epidemic. Federal data shows the problem is so serious that it has actually lowered the average life across the country. Although the stereotype of a narcotics abuser is typically a younger person...
Achieving Excellence Together 2017: TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING, INTEGRATING
Dates: 14 – 16 Jun, 2017 | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM Location: Toronto Address: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel The OACCAC's 2017 program will focus on achieving excellence through:...
