The Role of the Geriatric Care Manager The truth is that you may need some professional help on your caregiving journey. Tara will share the role of the Geriatric Care Manager and how they can help your loved one save money and much more. Read more about our expert – Tara...
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Strategies for Long Distant caregiving – Smilecast 145
Strategies for Long Distant Caregiving You’re on the left coast. Mom on the right. Now what? You can’t move. So how do you care manage long distant caregiving? The support systems you need, the technology, the coordination can be overwhelming to handle. Amy will provide strategies to help you travel...
Senior Activities – Senior and Music – Sharing Live Music Is Therapeutic
Senior Activities: 5 Reasons to Consider Sharing Live Music with the Elderly Many in the aging services professions who work in senior activities are already aware of the power of music on healing and particularly with dementia patients. Many patients can remember and sing songs even in advanced stages, long after...
Depression as You Age-Some Times it Goes Hand in Hand. How to Overcome It
How to Tackle Depression as You Age Mental health has quickly been edging its way into the forefront of medical concerns in the modern world, and it is being uncovered that people of all ages are starting to suffer from issues such as depression and anxiety. Thisis no different in...
Never Leave Home Without THESE as You Age
Things to Never Leave Home Without as You Age Never leave home without – As you likely already know, old age comes with different changes in your physical appearance and health. While most people hope to age perfectly, the reality is that you can’t predict what your body and mind...
Diabetes and Parkinson’s Link?
Diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease Link Possible People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of having a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease later in life, according to a large study published in the online issue of Neurology®. In addition, the risk between diabetes and Parkinson’s may be higher for...
Having the Tough Talk with Your Aging Parents – Smilecast 144
Having the Tough Talk with Your Aging Parents One of the hardest discussions you may face with an elder is taking away the car keys. But there are other discussions too. Like knowing when a move to a senior care home is necessary. Or filling out advance directives. Delicate topics...
Joy Filled Dementia Visits – Smilecast 143
Joy Filled Dementia Visits Kit Maximizes Family Time in the Midst of Alzheimer’s Julie created the Joy Filled Visits Kit designed to help families maximize dementia visits whether your loved one is living at home or in a care home. The kit, filled with tips, personal stories, and the tools that...
Our Friday Song of the Week – A Thousand Years
Our Friday Song of the Week – A Thousand Years