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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you likely have countless questions. Family members of dementia patients want as much information as possible about a plethora of topics including how to provide support, how to plan for the future, how to go about getting the best…
Seniorlink CEO Tom Riley was quoted in McKnight’s Senior Living, discussing Seniorlink’s recent first-in-the-nation Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Doug, age 75, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease three years ago. His wife, Sandy, died after a valiant battle with breast cancer a year after his diagnosis. Since then, Doug and Sandy’s daughter, Susan, has been doing everything she can to support her dad, including managing his accounting business, taking him to appointments…
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease with many faces, and though there are effective medications available to treat it, people with MS often need help. If someone close to you has been diagnosed with MS and you will be an MS caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed. Armed with information and a positive attitude,…
With my eyes still closed, the sleep fog begins to lift and the fact that it’s Saturday creeps into my awareness. Saturdays are the days I make the three-hour drive to visit my 81 year-old mother in the skilled nursing facility that she now makes her home. The fog lifts a little more…
BOSTON, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Seniorlink, Inc., a leading provider of care collaboration solutions, introduced its VOICE Dementia Care Program, a training program designed to engage with and support family caregivers of patients suffering from this chronic disease.
A durable power of attorney, or DPOA, is a legal document designed to protect aging parents’ independence and decision-making, while also simplifying the eventual transition to elderly care. A durable power of attorney also serves as a safety net in the event of possible physical or mental incapacitation, ensuring that a trusted appointee…
This post explores the responsibility of ensuring that a loved one’s end-of-life wishes are honored, even if they suffer from some form of dementia. As someone caring for an aging family member, your first concern is usually making sure your loved one’s routine needs are being met. Bathing and toileting, wound-care, meal prep,…
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