Defining and understanding culture change

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By Micha Shalev Many senior living organizations are working to transform their institutional character into a home and community-like environment. This undertaking amounts to a...

What causes delusional, paranoid, hallucinatory behavior

By Micha Shalev Delusional, paranoid, hallucinatory behavior may be a response to internal or external factors. They most often occur as a result of brain...

Medication safety: How to avoid bad reactions

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By Jeannette Sheehan Medications can have so many rewarding benefits to our bodies. There are pills to relieve everything from head pain to stomach aches....

Sleep problems in elderly with dementia can be treated

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Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Instead, poor sleep habits, untreated sleep disorders, medications or medical problems can contribute to sleeplessness.

Emergency preparation planning tips

By Kathy Savage Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...

How to deal with agitation in the dementia sufferer

By Micha Shalev Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but the risk of dementia increases sharply with advancing age.  Its prevalence is expected...

Dementia sufferers: Wandering and sundowning

By Micha Shalev Wandering may be a response to restlessness, agitation, fear, boredom or physical discomfort. It may be a continued expression of a life-long...

Make an educated choice: Home agency or private caregiver

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By Jeannette Sheehan Are you at home and not able to do it all anymore? There are options for you to get assistance and remain at...

The diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease – So now what?

Are you kidding me, I have what?! It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake. When you or your loved one first receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), it can feel like the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making the future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier both for you and those around you. You may also feel really very "angry.”

Practical guide for caregivers helps avoid medication errors

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By Micha Shalev During an episode of illness, older patients may receive care in multiple settings, putting them at risk for fragmented care and poorly-executed...