Mother was right: wash your hands before dinner

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By Angela Rocheleau No matter how old you are some things never change. When mom said, “You go wash your hands or NO dinner,”...

Caregiving for the cognitively impaired through expressive arts

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By David Price Madison Square Garden, October 2009: My wife, Sylvia and I are delighted to attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th...

Senior moments or dementia? How to tell the difference

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By Angela Rocheleau Have you ever been carrying on a conversation and suddenly you can’t remember the name of your best friend, the movie you...

Health care and long term care: two different worlds

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State policymakers are once again trying to change the health care system to save money, produce better health outcomes, and increase the consumers’ satisfaction with their care. If the subject of long-term services and supports (LTSS) ever comes up, it is usually in the context of the larger health care system.

Elder bullying by caregivers comes in many forms

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By Doug Peck One of the hardest things to see is a senior being bullied and yet I see instances of it, to varying degrees,...

Respite for caregivers, the unsung heroes of the family

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The boomer population will increase by almost 70 percent over the next 15 years, which will result in an increased need for caretakers to help this aging group.

New Year’s resolutions for family caregivers

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By Doug Peck One of the hardest lessons I had to learn as a caregiver was that I could not provide all the hands-on care...

There are many benefits when providing care for a loved-one

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By Jeannette Sheehan At some point, you may find yourself becoming a caregiver for a spouse, parent or other loved one. Some people might worry...

Take control of your health and enhance your quality of life

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By Mary Demakes The body becomes more susceptible to disease and cancer as we age. This is a factor we cannot change. However, preventative measures...

Hiring caregivers: An agency versus an independent

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By Doug Peck Taking care of an elderly parent or relative is never an easy task. There is an endless of number of critical decisions...