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Becoming a caregiver is a major commitment, but you don’t have to shoulder it alone. Remember that taking care of yourself gives you the ability to sustainably care for the person you are caring for. That’s why the first step of any caregiving journey involves building your caregiving team. Creating Your Caregiving Team…
Multiple Brands Unified Under New Careforth Name to Communicate Expanded Mission, Capabilities
As we age, we will likely need help to keep us safe at home or in the community. Some people may need more support suddenly. Other people may show subtle signs and gradually need more support over time. For adult children with aging parents, it can be hard to know what signs to…
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Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most well-known and most common type of dementia, although there are other less-common types of dementia. While many people might accept that a decline in cognitive skills and memory is just part and…
It’s my mom. It’s only one mom you have in this world. My mom had a couple strokes, pretty much paralyzed her right side. And from that point, they told me that she had the Alzheimer’s dementia, and that’s where my journey started. And I said, it’s better if she is at home…
You want them to try to be themselves as much as they can and be able to do things for themselves as much as they can. Edra: My name is Edra, and I am 86 years old. Alice: Well, she has a little bit of dementia. She’s a little bit unsteady at times,…
I’ve been a caregiver for Grandma for about seven years, and the experience has been quite amazing. Grandma has diabetes and high blood pressure. We try to set our goals for the day—motivation, determination, doctor’s appointments. I make sure there’s an activity to get done, whether it’s just a ride—just to get Grandma’s spirit…
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