Preparing for the loss of a dementia sufferer
By Micha Shalev
From many years in this business I found out way too often that adult children caring for a parent diagnosed with dementia...
A rarely suspected cause for memory impairment
By Micha Shalev
It’s long been known that sleep plays a strong role in memory consolidation, but now, research is showing that age-related changes to...
The safety of the person with Alzheimer’s disease
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's can be rewarding - and stressful. Home safety is important for everyone - but it carries added significance for caregivers. This is especially true if you're caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease in your home. A throw rug or a stray toy on the steps could easily put your loved one at risk of a fall or injury.
How observation versus admission affect Medicare patients
By Micha Shalev
Hospitals have the ability to classify Medicare patients as an observation admission during the patients’ stay. Observation admissions are apparently paid at...
Common mistakes people make when selecting a long term care facility for a loved...
By Micha Shalev, MHA CDP CDCM
Part two of two. Part one was in the October issue of the Fifty Plus Advocate and can also...
The unforgettable story about someone who forgot
By Marianne Delorey
Many years ago, I was helping to take care of a group of elders who had suffered some memory loss. I came...
Tips for effective communication with memory impaired loved ones
Both family and paid caregivers may overlook various barriers to effective communication with impaired older adults and consequently misinterpret verbal and behavioral messages.
Delusional, paranoid and hallucinatory behavior in Alzheimer’s disease patients
By Micha Shalev
Delusional, paranoid and hallucinatory behaviors may be a response to internal or external factors. They most often occur as a result of...
Caregivers should get the support they need
By Melissa Weidman
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 65 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a...
A cause of memory impairment rarely suspected
By Micha Shalev
When life’s challenges include memory loss or dementia, your perceptions, relationships and priorities inevitably shift. Changes to our sleep patterns naturally occur...
