End of Life Issues
Facing Our Own Mortality: Accepting That Our Life is Not As Long As We Want It To Be
No one wants to think about their mortality, but when we face it head-on, we can learn to accept and live with it.
Diane Carbo
Grief Recovery
Navigating Death Acceptance and End of Life Denial in Caregiving
Caregivers often face a delicate balance between death acceptance and end-of-life denial while supporting a loved one. Understanding these emotions can help provide compassionate care, ease transitions, and offer comfort during this challenging journey.
Aging In Place
Demystifying the Role of a Financial Caregiver: Responsibilities and Insights
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
Dementia: How to Care for Elderly Parents Facing This Challenge
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
Treatment for Early Stage Alzheimer’s: What is the Patch?
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
Navigating Physical Caregiver Challenges: Providing Safe and Supportive In-Home Care
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
Unspeakable Secret: Study Finds Family Caregivers of Dementia Harbor Suicidal and Homicidal Thoughts
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?
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
Is Palliative Care the Same as Hospice?
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
What Does Hospice Do?
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
What is the Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?
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
Why Fear of Death is Irrational?
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