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  • Elderly lady engaged in a crossword puzzle, enjoying one of the best brain games for older adults

    The Best Brain Games for Older Adults

    If you spend a lot of time with an aging loved one, you may notice them becoming a bit more forgetful or misplacing things. While frequent forgetfulness or severe memory loss may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease, some forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. It may not be entirely preventable, there are…

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  • Loving father embraces his autistic son from behind, showcasing compassion and support in caregiving

    6 Great Games and Toys for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    If you’re caring for a child or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s likely you’ve watched them deal with some level of hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to their surroundings. ASD affects sensory processing so that sounds, touch sensations, and other stimuli feel either too overwhelming or too muted to ground them in their…

    Read more: 6 Great Games and Toys for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana Extends Care Management Initiative with Caregiver Homes

    Since the program initially launched in the Fall of 2020, AIHS has seen increased communication between family caregivers and their case managers. Later this month, AIHS will expand the program to reach more families and sees a benefit to offering it beyond the pandemic.

    Read more: Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana Extends Care Management Initiative with Caregiver Homes
  • A man is writing in a notebook to aid in the recovery process from traumatic brain injury

    6 Strategies to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury

    Approximately 3.5 million people in the U.S. are living with a disability due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, falls are the leading cause (35%), followed by motor vehicle-related injuries (17%), and blows to the head that occur during sports or other activities (17%). This is…

    Read more: 6 Strategies to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury
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    4 Types of Multiple Sclerosis: Differences and Common Symptoms

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic degenerative disease affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S. It occurs when the immune system attacks and damages the central nervous system, leaving behind scar tissue in the form of lesions. This is where MS gets its name: “sclerosis” means “scarring.” Depending on where lesions occur—the spinal…

    Read more: 4 Types of Multiple Sclerosis: Differences and Common Symptoms
  • Developing, testing, and improving technology access to family caregivers

    Developing, Testing, and Improving Technology Access for Family Caregivers

    Software technology has become an important driver of change in every industry, and healthcare is no exception. Modern software can be found in everything from diagnostic and treatment solutions to patient/member-facing technologies that aid in the coordination and delivery of care. When the world turned remote in 2020, the criticality of these later…

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  • A caregiver filling out legal paperwork

    Healthcare Proxy: What it is, Why it Matters, and What it Should Include

    When caring for a loved one, advanced planning is key. This holds especially true when medical needs become complex to the point where the person you care for is incapable of taking care of him or herself. A healthcare proxy is the legal document designed for situations where a person becomes incapacitated due…

    Read more: Healthcare Proxy: What it is, Why it Matters, and What it Should Include

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