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Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With...


Learning the Art of the Ask
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA When told that you will be living with dementia, you may choose to retreat. Decide to pull away and hide....


Calling healthy volunteers, veterans, caregivers, people with MCI, Alzheimer’s
Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer's, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies...


Sex, Intimacy & Dementia
How does dementia affect sex and intimacy? The diagnosis of dementia in one person in a relationship does not have to mean the end of a...


There Are Many Things We Want to Pass on to Our Loved Ones—Illness Is Not One of Them
Most of us want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books—but no one wants to pass...


Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
Do you have a parent or grandparent living with dementia? Do you live in another city or even a different country than your loved one? ...


Skimming is Out; Shimming is In
If you're looking out for elderly loved ones, you'll want to know about this new scamming technique. As you may know, banks and credit...


Self-Care for Caregivers
Many caregivers think that taking time for themselves to rest or have fun with their friends makes them selfish because there is someone...


How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Illness
Talking to a loved one about their illness may not be easy but it is important. It will help you understand what matters most to them and...


Helping Your Parents to Downsize
Your parents have decided to downsize from their home of fifty years to a condo or apartment. How do you possibly begin to declutter and...

