Nutrition for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia For those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, obtaining proper nutrition and hydration can be a challenge. Myriad factors come into play, some of which are not obvious to caregivers. Let’s review some simple ways to help ensure your loved one’s nutritional needs are being met. For many with Alzheimer’s disease, eating six small meals a day [...] Making Personal Care Easier for Those with Alzheimer’s disease – and their CaregiversFor most of us, personal care is a very personal and private activity. For those with Alzheimer’s disease, it is an activity they eventually will not be able to manage on their own. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, bathing and grooming are often the most difficult personal care activity caregivers will face. Because it is [...] Baby Boomer Retirement Living Will Be Very Different Than Our Parents’For many Baby Boomers the word “retirement” evokes images of 50-something parents hanging it all up to relax and enjoy life. It appears that Boomer retirement will look very different for a number of reasons. During World War II, much of the world’s manufacturing capacity was turned into rubble. As companies rose to fill the [...] Senior Retirement Communities Do Offer Visiting Doctors In addition to your search for the best retirement living community for your parents – whether it be independent or assisted living – you may need to source new physicians for them. When we moved my folks from Florida to Illinois, we were met with a real financial challenge. Their supplemental care insurance wasn’t available [...] keep looking »Follow Us
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