February is National Caregivers Month. One task that can be daunting for family caregivers is identifying the assisted living community that best fits their loved one’s unique needs. It is important for caregivers to be able to identify the differe…
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Categories: Advocacy, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Dementia, Dementia, Elder Care, Elderly Independence, Elderly Isolation, Elderly Safety, Estate Planning, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care, Health, Health Care Power of Attorney, Life Care Coordinator, Life Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Memory Loss, Nursing Home
Winter brings holidays, chilly weather, and basketball season. In Connecticut, collegiate women’s basketball is a source of pride and joy for thousands of residents. Countless fans across the nation are familiar with the name Pat Summitt. She is kn…
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Categories: Alzheimer's, Blog, Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Care, End of Life Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care, Long-Term Care Planning, Memory Loss, Nursing Home
has been extensive media coverage on the life and death of legendary actor, Robin Williams. One recent revelation made about one year following his sudden death was that Williams had been living with Lewy Body dementia (LBD). What does that really me…
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There are some misconceptions around the role of Adult Protective Services (APS) in the lives of vulnerable adults. Discussions of involvement of APS can elicit feelings of fear or anger due to the assumption that involuntary changes will then occur.…
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