Caregivers
Letting the Outside In
Finding outside caregivers for your loved one can be integral in helping to keep them living at home longer, or to provide more personal 1:1 care at a long term…
Read MoreCaught by surprise… twice
Earlier this year, a long-time patient moved out of his home and into a memory care facility. It was a good decision. The right move at that stage in his…
Read MoreTAKE CHARGE… of your medications
How many people routinely pay $3 for a bottle of water at the grocery store for “healthier-than-tap” water, avoid the pesticides in nonorganic blueberries for fear of cancer, and carry…
Read MorePerceptions
A young man was referred to us this week and his story and subsequent evaluation and treatment changed my perspective forever. It highlighted that all of us who care for patients…
Read MoreCaregiver Quandary #1 – Dementia and Mealtimes
This is the first in a series of blog posts that discuss issues families of patients with dementia find challenging every day. All identifying information has been changed. Recently we…
Read More8 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
2015 has arrived. It’s been a long, challenging 2014 full of ups and downs. Forget the trendy resolutions such as losing 10 pounds and cleaning out the junk drawer- those…
Read MoreHoliday Thoughts for Caregivers
The holidays are family times full of memories and traditions for multiple generations. Patients with memory challenges are perfectly capable of enjoying holiday festivities and many of their fondest preserved…
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