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  • Three digital health companies weigh in on value-based care and policy

    Seniorlink CEO, Thomas Riley, was highlighted in MedCity News after presenting on the panel, “Meet the Transformers in Digital Health” at the 9th annual Digital Health Summit on Thursday. Riley, alongside panelists Dr. Zubin Eapen of CareMore and Dr. Reena L. Pande of AbleTo Inc. discussed the government’s role in healthcare, how companies can better prepare in navigating regulatory affairs and much more.  

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  • Memory Care Activities: Stimulating Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients

    Activities are crucial for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, offering benefits such as cognitive stimulation, the opportunity to connect with others, comfort and relaxation, and more. Plus, physical activities and exercises are important for maintaining physical strength and balance, plus physical exercise is great for the mind, too. If you’re caring for a…

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    My Nursing Journey in Caregiver Homes

    I began my career in a nursing home where I stayed for over nine years. During this time, I realized how fragile the elderly population is; all it takes is one fall and they can quickly decline. I knew I needed to help the elderly population more, there had to be a better…

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    Dementia Mood Swings, Memory Loss, Personality Changes, and Other Common Symptoms

    Dementia is a progressive syndrome, meaning that it worsens over time. Identifying early symptoms is key to treating and managing dementia over the long-term. A Quick Definition of Dementia (and How Is It Different from Alzheimer’s?) Dementia is a syndrome (note: not a disease) that encompasses a group of symptoms that affect memory,…

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  • Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: 52 Expert Tips and Quotes to Help You Recognize, Prevent, and Overcome Caregiver Stress, Fatigue, and Burnout

    In its 2015 Caregiving in the U.S. report, The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that approximately 34.2 million adults in the United States have been a caregiver to an adult age 50 or older in the 12 months prior to the study. That equates to approximately 14.3 percent of all adults in the…

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  • Top 50 Alzheimer’s Support Groups in Massachusetts

    The Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. The sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s and related dementias are expected to cost the country approximately $259 billion in 2017. Currently, one in three seniors in America dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia,…

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  • What is Long-Term Health Insurance? Options, Advantages and Disadvantages, and More

    A Definition of Long-Term Health Insurance Long-term health insurance, or long-term care insurance, refers to the type of policy people purchase to cover care for chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other health conditions on a daily basis for an extended period. The majority of employer-based health insurance does not pay for these extended care…

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    How to Prepare your Developmentally Disabled Loved One for a Social Event

    My brother is eight years older than me and has a developmental disability. Social events and situations can be a challenge for both him and our family. We just never know what kind of mood he’ll be in on event day or how he’ll receive the other attendees. With so many unknowns, my…

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