Individuals who have loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease face a number of struggles. One of these struggles is behavioral changes. A once reserved and patient individual can rapidly transform into someone who experiences frequent angry outbursts. Although your loved one is displaying these behaviors, how you respond is very important. Educating yourself on ways to deal with these behaviors can help minimize stress and make your interaction with your loved one more enjoyable.…
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With the fluid nature of the in-home senior care industry, managing the transition from aide to aide can be a big stumbling block for many seniors, and can lead to problems like discomfort and general annoyance. In order to avoid these issues and make the transition as seamless as possible, there are certain steps you can take to smooth out the process, whether it’s you, a parent, or a friend switching aides:…
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An assisted living facility, or ALF, is designed for elderly people who are not able to live independently, but who are still capable of doing many things for themselves. Part of the benefit to living at an assisted living facility is that there is an activity planner. This individual plans out fun things for the residents to do. The activities are catered to the resident’s special needs. Some residents are able to travel outside of the facility, while others are best served by in-house recreation.…
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