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Words can heal, but can also cause tremendous harm. The saying, “The pen is mightier than the sword,” couldn’t be truer. And when it comes to memory loss, there are more than 20 things you should never say to someone with dementia. What’s more, knowing what’s kind and compassionate — and what’s downright hurtful —…continue reading

Crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and Sudoku: what do all of these memory care activity ideas have in common? You probably already knew this, but they’re great for our brains! Crosswords, in particular, may even help delay the onset of accelerated dementia decline. If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering what you can do to better care…continue reading

Caring for yourself or a loved one with dementia can be enriching and challenging. Between juggling family, work, and time for yourself, the cost of in-home dementia care can affect all aspects of a person’s life. Yet, with careful planning, support, and expert resources, there’s no reason to worry. With the right village, there’s nothing…continue reading

One of the greatest joys of the aging process is savoring a life well-lived. And yet, as seniors pivot into their golden years, activities must be modified — or may be off-limits — for seniors with limited mobility. Many seniors find themselves discouraged by the fact that as they age, they won’t be able to…continue reading

Stage 6 dementia (and dementia as a whole) can be scary to talk about. The uncertainty of knowing whether you or a loved one forgot or misplaced something  — or are experiencing the first signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI; more on this later) — is scary. But dementia doesn’t have to be scary. Dementia…continue reading

Caring for an elderly loved one is a noble and worthy endeavor. Yet, long-term care can take a real emotional and physical toll on your body and psyche. Without taking breaks now and then, we can become tired, stressed, or worse yet, depressed and burnt out. And that’s the last thing anyone wants for themselves…continue reading

Caring for the elderly: it’s an amazingly rewarding, yet extremely intense and often stressful responsibility. If you’re anything like the 86% of caregivers who find caring for someone with a loss of mental health abilities (72% for those caring for individuals without a loss of mental abilities) stressful, you’ve probably thought more than once about…continue reading

“Assisted living vs. skilled nursing: which is best? More importantly, what are the differences between the two? And which is best suited given my needs?” These are the questions that many seniors and their loved ones often find themselves asking. Many surveys of senior residents confirm that advantages and disadvantages exist with both types of…continue reading

If you’re a senior thinking of assisted living, social security can help cover some of the cost. The question is can seniors on social security pay for the entire cost of assisted living? What about other supplemental state income? Given the rising costs of senior care, it’s figuring out what types of payment for assisted…continue reading

Assisted living vs. home care: which do you choose? Both care options share a great deal in common. With your and your loved one’s health at stake, it’s crucial to do your research on assisted living vs. home care. So, how do you know which is best: assisted living or home care? At the end…continue reading