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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...
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...
How to Discuss Home Care with Your Parents
One trait many of us take for granted is our independence. Once we reach adulthood, we are free to make our own decisions, go where we wish, and choose our own line of work. While issues such as finances can hinder some of those desires, the majority of...
National database compares quality of nursing homes in Canada
Choosing a high-quality nursing home for a loved one may soon get a bit easier. A searchable national database that provides information on hospitals has been expanded to include comparative data on about 1,000 nursing homes. The database is run by the...
5 Steps to an affordable retirement
By Barbara Davis/Next Avenue As your retirement approaches, you’ll likely face hurdles of how to afford your lifestyle — or something close to it — on a limited, reduced income. But living frugally in retirement doesn’t have to mean reducing...
Signs an Elder’s Needs Are Changing
For information, contact: John Kitchen, Client Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-252-8200 Father sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mother stays in the same outfit for days and limits...
