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  • Seniorlink CMO Mary Gallagher to speak at HIMSS

    If you’re attending HIMSS18 next week be sure to stop by and see Seniorlink’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mary Gallagher, present on the panel, “Caregiving & Chronic Disease Management Leveraging Technology.” Gallagher will present alongside David Lindeman, Director of CITRIS, Gina Biak, Strategic Business Manager at CDW, and Neil Friedman, COO and Founder of BodiMetrics. 

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    Delirium vs. Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Preventative Measures

    Delirium is described by the Mayo Clinic as: “A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.” Symptoms of delirium typically come on quickly, within a matter of hours or days. On the other hand, dementia is simply a general term used to describe a decline…

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    Signs of Dementia: Causes of Dementia, Signs and SYMPTOMS to Watch For, and More

    Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. The most well-known and most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, although there are other, less-common types of dementia as well. While many people believe that a decline in cognitive…

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    Dear #Slack

    Exciting news! Congratulations on your recent announcement. We’re genuinely excited to have you join Seniorlink as we work to help care teams to collaborate around complex, costly patients.

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  • Best Dogs for Seniors 

    Dogs make excellent companions, and that’s especially true for seniors. Not only will a dog provide love and affection to his owner, but dogs can help to keep older adults active thanks to their daily exercise requirements. Study after study shows the benefits of dog ownership for seniors, from improved mood and physical…

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  • Dementia Safety Guidelines 

    If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you may be concerned about their safety. While Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect each individual differently, symptoms such as confusion and disorientation, limitations in mobility or coordination, and memory loss pose serious safety concerns. The good news:…

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  • Caregiving 101: What is the Sandwich Generation?

    Have you ever felt like the fraying rope in a never-ending game of tug-of-war? Your parents are on one side and your children are on the other. Both want and need your attention and support, often both emotional and financial. And then there’s your career, your own health and fitness, and your hobbies…

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