What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s?

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By Micha Shalev About 5 million Americans, or 10 percent of those over 65 years of age, suffer from Alzheimer’s disease according to the Fischer...

Is this what you want to be said about you?

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By Marianne Delorey Our loving, but very private mother, Mary Tarrier, died last week, leaving behind a terrible mess for her friends and family to...

When is a dementia sufferer ready for a long-term care facility?

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When the caregiver can no longer cope with the physical and mental demands of caregiving, he or she should first consider support services.

Understanding the help you need as a caregiver

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By Micha Shalev About 44 million people, roughly 19 percent of the U.S. adult population, provide unpaid care to someone who is age 50 or...

The high cost of Alzheimer’s care at home

By Micha Shalev More than 35 million people worldwide will eventually forget the names of their children, spouses and friends. And those forgotten will witness...

Who will take care of our frail elders?

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By Judith Boyko Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. That’s one day closer to retirement and one day further along in the aging process....

Trouble behavior with elderly with dementia

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By Micha Shalev Dementia is the loss of mental abilities that most commonly occurs late in life. Of all people over age 65, 5 to...

Verbal communication with Alzheimer’s sufferers

By Micha Shalev As the Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s disease may develop problems in expressing what he is thinking, his needs or...

Battle the bath with dementia sufferer

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By Micha Shalev Q: I take care of my mother who has dementia. With the bath, it’s always a battle! I try to convince...

Preparing in advance will help you weather any storm

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By Marianne Delorey. Those who live in a senior complex should prepare their home for the winter. Management companies often differ in terms of services...