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Thanksgiving Salute to Caregivers — Sometimes Letting Others Care for You Is a Gift

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Sometimes Letting Others Care for You Is a Gift Thanksgiving is about gratitude — for family, for love, for connection, and for the people who stand with you through every season of life. But there is a part of gratitude that people often overlook: allowing others the chance to show love through care. Many people […]

When the Brain Feels Divine: Seizures, Dementia, and Spiritual Unity

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When the Brain Feels Divine: Seizures, Dementia, and the Spiritual Unity Experience Temporal Lobe Seizures, Frontotemporal Dementia, and the Mystery of Spiritual Experience The human brain is capable of extraordinary things. In particular, the temporal lobes — structures nestled on either side of the brain — are deeply involved in memory, emotion, sensory processing, and, […]

Can People with Dementia Communicate Without Words?

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Alzheimer’s and Stroke: Finding Connection After Speech Is Gone. Telepathy and Nonverbal Alzheimer’s and Stroke Patients When a loved one can no longer speak — because of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, a stroke, or another neurological condition — the silence can feel devastating. Many caregivers are left asking: Is there still someone […]

Can Cats Be Therapy Animals?

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Can Cats Be Therapy Animals? Science Says Yes When we think of therapy animals, dogs usually come to mind. But growing evidence — including a fascinating new study published in the journal Animals — suggests that some cats may be just as effective at reducing anxiety, providing comfort, and enhancing emotional well-being. What Makes a […]

Happy Mother’s Day to the Unsung Heroes of Estate Planning

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Mothers: The Unsung Heroes of Estate Planning To all the mothers in our community — we see you, we thank you, and we celebrate you. Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, stepmom, mother-in-law, or maternal figure in someone’s life, today is a day to recognize your love, your leadership, and your legacy. And here’s something we […]

Hallucinations or Vision Loss? The Overlooked Syndrome That Mimics Dementia

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Hallucinations or Vision Loss? The Overlooked Syndrome That Mimics Dementia When Vision Loss Looks Like Dementia: Understanding Charles Bonnet Syndrome Families caring for elderly loved ones are often on high alert for any signs of cognitive decline. When an aging parent begins describing vivid visions — people in the room who aren’t there, intricate patterns […]

The Life-Saving Benefits of Vascular Screenings

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As we age, protecting our vascular health is just as important as monitoring our cardiac health, yet many people (including many cardiologists) completely overlook the vascular system and vascular screenings — until it’s too late. The heart is of course part of the vascular system, but the vascular system is much MORE than just the […]

Virginia Tech Research Uncovers Five Nutrients Lacking in the Brains of those with Alzheimer’s

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Many of us pay close attention to the nutrients in the food we eat before deciding on our meal options. We know that we need a certain amount of iron, protein, calcium, and vitamin C as we age. But most of us don’t realize how much the foods we eat can impact our brain health, and […]

How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?

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Dear Kiwi and Mango, I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about? Thanks for your help! Cara Givva — Dear Cara, People living with dementia often experience multiple chronic conditions, as well as high rates […]

Can Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?

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I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly experiencing the stress and fatigue of caregiver burnout. He realized he could […]

How Care Managers Work with Care Agencies

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By ElderTree Care Management Services Care managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or those with chronic health conditions. Here’s how they typically work together: Assessment and Care Planning: Care Managers: Conduct a thorough assessment of the client’s needs, […]

What if It Resembles Dementia or Parkinson’s, But It’s Actually a Treatable Disorder?

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Q. My 70-year-old aunt, who I am very close with, has had a rapid decline in the last few months. She started losing her memory pretty quickly over the past few months and began slurring her speech. The strangest symptoms are her hallucinations and extreme paranoia. She’s also had one episode that appeared to be […]

Can You Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s with Meditation? Learn the Many Amazing Benefits of Meditating!

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Eighty-five-year-old Wayne wakes up every morning to meditate near a wooded trail with a beautiful view of a lake. Friends and neighbors often wonder how he handles stress so well and how he is still so sharp-minded. Wayne attributes much of his calm demeanor and clear mindedness to his meditation routine, which he has made […]

 “All Through the Night” Teaches Important Lessons About Alzheimer’s

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“All Through the Night” is a short film starring actor Tim Daly as a father living with Alzheimer’s and Luke Slattery playing his son. Writer/director Graham Marvin, 35, wrote this film about his relationship with his own father, who at 83 is nearly 50 years older than him and suffers from memory loss. Graham’s father […]

Prescribing Art: Can Art Be Used to Treat Conditions Affecting Seniors?

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Two years ago, I wrote a three-part series that shared the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Besides being a dementia educator, caregiver coach, and author, Katya De Luisa is an art therapist. She describes art as “a window into […]

New Federal Rule Sets Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes — the Biggest Reform in Nursing Home Policy in Decades

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A federal mandate that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes was finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week. Three final rules were issued to “fulfill President Biden’s commitment to support family caregivers, boost compensation and job quality for care workers, expand and improve care options, and improve the safety […]

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