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Although we might like to think that identity theft is somewhat rare, recent data breaches and current information show us that the chances of being affected by this form of criminal activity are probably higher than you think. If you’re a person in a ...
Deciding to become a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a big decision. Whether the senior is your spouse, parent or another aging family member, it may feel like becoming a full-time caregiver is the right thing to do because you want to ensure ...
Dementia is on the rise, and with it, understanding and knowledge about the disease. While this is great news for the more than 47.5 million people worldwide currently living with the disease, as well as the 7.7 million individuals who will be diagnosed ...
Everyone knows that when we look good, we feel good. Being put-together makes us feel ready to face the world and gives us an opportunity to show off our personality and style. But for individuals with dementia, it becomes more and more difficult to ...
For people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate in the traditional sense – something that’s both sad and frustrating for the individuals and their loved ones. That’s where art therapy can play a ...
Every year, scammers bilk billions of dollars from some of society’s most vulnerable individuals – senior adults. Because they are often less technologically savvy than younger generations and may have cognitive issues at play, they’re more apt to be ...
Dementia isn’t something that is experienced alone. In order to successfully navigate the changes and challenges of this disease, you will need to build a support team to help you along the way – whether you’re the one who’s been diagnosed with dementia ...
As we age, our health becomes increasingly important and it seems we go to the doctor more and more often. For people with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, regular medical attention is required in order to address health, behavioral and other issues ...
The mental effects of dementia are the first thing many of us think about when we discuss this form of disease. The physical effects of dementia aren’t something that’s often mentioned, but they are important to understand, especially if you are a ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
The open road has long been a symbol of freedom and adventure. The vast majority of us will spend most of our lives driving versus not driving, and the idea of not being able to just get in a car and go is, well, not something we really want to ...
“Honesty is the best policy.” From a very young age, we’ve heard this touted by teachers, parents and other authority figures – and when we’re young, we strive to follow it. As we get older, “honesty” begins to shift into little white lies and other ...
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