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 | I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! | | "Honey," Don't Talk to Me Like That! Getting Rid of Elderspeak
Have you ever heard an older adult being spoken to as if she were a child? This patronizing, irritating, disrespectful practice (ask me how I feel) is called "Elderspeak," and it's got to go... Read more
| Subtle Signs that Your Family Member Has Early Dementia
Getting together with family during the next few weeks for the holidays? Many people are great at covering early memory loss problems by diverting attention away or deflecting the questions you may ask. There are many benefits of early detection of dementia, so please pay attention to these small signs of a big problem...Read more
| Think You're Too Young to Prevent Alzheimer's? Think Again!
Multiple studies have concluded that brain exercise is an important tool in reducing your risk of Alzheimer's. But rather than only suggesting mental activity in later life, some experts are also focusing on the younger years...Read more
| Considering a Nursing Home? Here are 8 Things Not to Expect
I've had loved ones in facilities and worked in the industry for twenty years, and I've never heard anyone say, "Oh, I hope I need lots of care and get to move into a nursing home!" But I have seen over and over the benefit of shared expectations for everyone involved. If you're considering moving a family member into a facility, here's an honest look at what you can expect...Read more
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