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Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are illnesses that affect not just the individual, but the rest of their family as well. Many experts consider family members to be the “second victims” of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, and are now exploring ...

Dealing with the death of a parent is difficult no matter how old or young you are. Yes, the passing of a parent is the natural order of things, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be devastating and cause significant upheaval in your life. The loss of a ...

Everyone has memory lapses from time to time – it’s simply a sign of our busy, jam-packed lives. However, if you or a loved one are in your senior years and are experiencing “senior moments” more and more frequently, it’s natural to be concerned and ...

New Englanders are no strangers to long, cold, snowy winters. While this transforms the landscape into a Currier & Ives print, it also can spell danger with slippery roads, subzero temperatures and unpredictable storms. “Winter can be treacherous ...

Gratitude is something we think a lot about during the month of November. The obvious reason is Thanksgiving – a time when we gather with friends and family to celebrate each other and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. What you may not know is ...

Thanksgiving is a special time of year for us to gather with the people we love to give thanks, spend time together and, of course, enjoy a delicious meal. Many of us have Thanksgiving traditions we look forward to every year. But when a family member ...

While we all know that change will happen in our lives, especially as we get older, we don’t often like being in the middle of it. That’s especially true when it comes time to shift from a large family home into a smaller senior living apartment. ...

Since Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and affects more than 5 million people in the United States, you have more than likely been affected by or know someone affected by the disease. Generally, Alzheimer’s affects adults over the ...

Staying active – physically and mentally – helps us remain healthy, retain our abilities and have an overall better quality of life. That’s why it’s so important for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease to participate in activities that ...