Aging In Place
A financial caregiver is a fiduciary responsible for managing the finances of an aging family member. Learn about the duties and best practices of being a financial caregiver, as well as helpful guidelines from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Caregiver Support
Navigate the challenges of caring for elderly parents with dementia and uninvolved siblings. Learn about common conflicts caused by issues of injustice and inheritance and how to protect yourself as a primary caregiver. Explore strategies for dealing with financial and logistical challenges.
Alzheimer's
Learn about the Excelon Alzheimer's patch, a treatment option for early stage Alzheimer's that contains the cholinesterase inhibitor rivastigmine. The patch is convenient and has fewer side effects than the oral form of rivastigmine.
Caregiving Issues
The physical caregiver challenges of providing care is a topic most family caregivers do not think about until it is too late. Learn how to protect your body.
Caregiving Issues
A new study by Griffith University and Menzies Health Institute Queensland shows that 1 in 4 family caregivers of dementia have considered suicide. The study also explores the issue of homicidal thoughts among caregivers.
Behavior Modification
Can fever cause hallucinations? High fevers, especially in older adults, can lead to confusion or hallucinations. Learn about the link between fever and altered mental states,
End of Life Issues
Understanding the difference between palliative care and hospice care is an important step in making sure that end-of-life decisions are based on accurate information. Palliative care and hospice care are both methods of providing comfort and relief from the symptoms of a terminal illness. While there are similarities between the
End of Life Issues
Hospice care is a type of end-of-life medical care that focuses on providing patients and their families with comfort and support during a time of serious illness. It is designed to address both the medical and emotional needs of individuals who are nearing the end of life. Hospice care is
Addiction
Introduction: Understanding the Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol abuse, commonly referred to as binge drinking or underage drinking, and alcoholism are both categorized as alcohol-related disorders. However, there is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The goal of this blog post is to explain the distinction between
End of Life Issues
It is no surprise that the fear of death is a common phenomenon for humans. We are born into this world, equipped with certain instincts and the knowledge that someday we will die. This thought can be overwhelming and cause feelings of anxiety and fear. Even though it is natural
Healthy Aging
Discover how aging at home, surrounded by loved ones, and maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor can contribute to successful aging. Learn about the benefits of humor and aging and how to age gracefully with happiness and peace of mind.
Medical Conditions
Senile dementia in the elderly comes in various forms, including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Understanding the differences helps caregivers provide better support, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life.