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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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Rachel Richards, Seniorlink’s Vice President of Government Relations, was featured in U.S. News & World Report today. In the article, Richards explains the benefits of adult foster care programs and how each state has a unique program.
While we understand more about Alzheimer’s disease today than ever before, there’s still much we don’t know about it. More research is still needed to provide answers that can help to prevent, slow, or cure the disease. What we do know is that Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more prevalent by the day, as…
Sipping coffee early this morning, I watch my 84-year-old mother eating a piece of toast with butter. Her left hand shakes softly, she’s focused on the buttery corner, crunchy and warm, careful to not drop unnecessary crumbs. Lidia is always extra careful with crumbs; the house must remain clean! I ask myself a…
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