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  • What is a Primary Caregiver?

    In This Article: Definition of Primary CaregiverResponsibilities of a Primary CaregiverCommon Challenges Facing Primary CaregiversBenefits of Primary Caregivers At some point, most people find themselves taking care of someone else, whether that be a child, elderly parent, or an ill partner. Whether it happens suddenly and unexpectedly or gradually, these people have become…

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  • What is Caregiver Role Strain?

    While it’s common to want to help take care of a loved one, doing so can affect your well-being. In this post, we’ll take a look at caregiver role strain, a common condition experienced by caregivers, as well as ways to treat and prevent it. Definition of Caregiver Role Strain Caregiver role strain…

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    The 50 Best Cell Phones for Seniors

    If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone – in fact, there are many cell phones and smartphones designed specifically for seniors. These phones put an emphasis on functions that would benefit the older generation, like…

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  • Managing Dementia Sleep Problems

    It’s quite common for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to experience sleep problems. They often can’t fall asleep and are restless throughout the night. What makes it even worse is that inadequate sleep can actually worsen dementia – it can be an endless cycle. Caregivers cite night wandering and confusion…

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  • EMPATHY AS A SERVICE

    An interesting thing happens when analyzing how patients and their caregivers communicate and collaborate with healthcare professionals, when we study the nature of the conversation within a care team.

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  • New Alzheimer’s law puts state at forefront of dementia legislation

    Jay V. Patel, Seniorlink’s Clinical Transformation Officer, was published in the Worcester Business Journal today. Patel discusses Alzheimer’s as a growing issue that is difficult to manage in our healthcare system and how Massachusetts is at the forefront of healthcare innovation in recognizing family caregivers as a key to battling the disease. 

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