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  • A pencil erasing the word "memories" on a piece of paper

    Is Lying to Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s OK?

    Memory loss is a defining factor of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, it’s one of the earliest symptoms that begin to disrupt a person’s life. When memory loss becomes more pronounced, your loved one may begin asking difficult questions that you’re unsure how to answer. Do you tell them the truth and risk reminding…

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  • An elderly lady smiling as she hugs her dog representing the importance of companionship

    Companion Care vs. Personal Care

    You help your aging loved one whenever you have the time, but lately you’ve noticed they need more help than you’re able to provide alone. Between bathing, feeding, running errands and even socializing, it’s hard to do it all. Generally, family caregivers in your situation turn to professionals who fall into one of…

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  • Seniorlink to provide structured family caregiving in Georgia to support families caring for loved ones at home

    The state of Georgia has approved Seniorlink to launch Structured Family Caregiving (SFC), a new family caregiver support program. The program offers a digital coaching solution and financial support to families caring for loved ones at home.

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  • A caregiver smiling with her sister who has angelman syndrome

    Caring for My Sister with Angelman Syndrome: Our Journey

      Brogan with her sister, Paige You never forget the day your parents tell you that your sister has been diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. As a three-year-old girl, you have absolutely no idea that this moment will change your entire life. Forever. You have no idea that this means your sister will spend…

    Read more: Caring for My Sister with Angelman Syndrome: Our Journey
  • Seniorlink to attend HCBS Conference in Baltimore

    Seniorlink will be attending the 2019 National Home & Community Based Services Conference (HCBS), hosted by the National Association of States for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) taking place August 26 to August 28. Seniorlink team members will be on-site demoing Vela, Seniorlink’s HIPPA-secure collaboration app.

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  • Seniorlink CEO Thomas Riley to present at Medicare Advantage Summit 2019

    Seniorlink CEO Thomas Riley is joining the panel discussion “A New Frontier: Combining Clinical and Social Determinants of Health Data to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Disparities” on July 22 at the Medicare Advantage Summit 2019. Joining Riley on stage includes Dr. Gaurov Dayal, President, New Markets and Chief Growth Officer, ChenMed, Christie Teigland, PhD, Avalere Inovalon, Inc.,…

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  • More support needed for Alzheimer’s, dementias

    Seniorlink’s Kristine Chrisopulos, Community Engagement Specialist in Sioux Falls, was featured in the Argus Leader for her Letter to the Editor on Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on family caregivers in South Dakota. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, with June 21 being The Longest Day – a campaign organized on the summer solstice by the…

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  • Alzheimer’s caregivers need more support and respite

    Alzheimer’s caregivers need more support and respite. Seniorlink’s Susan Gregg, Senior Director of Operations, published an opinion piece in The Columbus Dispatch that raises awareness for the 600,000+ family caregivers in Ohio who care for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and with today being The Longest Day, (a nationwide fundraising campaign…

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