Maintaining Independence for Alzheimer’s Patients Maintaining independence while also living with Alzheimer’s may seem counterintuitive or even impossible. And yet, those individuals with Alzheimer’s who maintain a level of independence as the disease progresses are often individuals who also stay healthier and more cognitively aware as they age. How can a caregiver help their patient or loved one maintain independence [...] Therapies for those with Alzheimer’s and dementiaFrom pets to music to calming aromas, there are a plethora of therapies out there that can benefit an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s review these various therapies and how they can help an Alzheimer’s patient. Music therapy is one of my favorite kinds because it is a neutral space where different individuals can meet [...] Personal Emergency Response Systems: What You Need to Know Could you or a loved one benefit from a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)? A PERS is an electronic device designed to allow people with disabilities or older people living alone to summon help in an emergency. People use PERS for various reasons, such as general concerns about falling, needing reminders about when to take [...] 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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