Navigating through the maze of caregiver agencies is time consuming and tough for the patient and his or her family. Start things off right by being organized

Do your homework before choosing a caregiver agency

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer  REGION - When an individual or family decides to seek out caregiving services, they must ask themselves many questions....

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.

Learning about the benefits of vitamin D as we age

By Jeannette Sheehan Our bodies do some incredible things. One thing you might not be aware of is the ability of our body to convert...
Mike Festa of AARP Massachusetts highlights five things to know about Social Security.

Become a volunteer advocate for AARP Massachusetts

  By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts   Attend one of our caregiving and retirement security events AARP Massachusetts is working to ensure you have the health...
Micha Shalev, MHA CDP CDCM

Dementia and shower (‘bath) time

By Micha Shalev One of the challenges in caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia can be bath (or shower) time....

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...

Bathtub designs remain the same, but there are differences

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By Jim Doherty 1. What is the most dangerous room in the house? The bathroom — especially for the elderly, who are restricted with limited reach...

Alzheimer’s disease and religious belief

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By Micha Shalev The United States is currently experiencing the early stages of what is expected to be an epidemic of Alzheimer’s dementia. It is...

What is a rest home? Part 2

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By Micha Shalev One of life’s greatest challenges is deciding when a loved one is no longer capable of living independently. Often, a time of...

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.