Caregiver Tips
A study by Kenneth E Covinsky, MD, MPH found that caregivers of dementia patients have a high rate of depression. Learn about the signs of depression, how difficult patient behaviors can affect caregivers, and ways to get support.
Caregiving Issues
Caring for an aging narcissistic parent can be a challenging and difficult experience. Learn from a family caregiver's story and understand the impact of narcissistic tendencies on physical and mental health. Get tips on how to navigate this difficult situation.
Types of Dementia
Dementia presents itself in a variety of ways, and it is important for caregivers to understand which category the person they are caring for falls into.
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Grief and loss after the death of a loved one is a natural process. Intense feelings of sadness and loss are completely normal. Healthy grieving is different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Let us help you understand the grieving process.
Alzheimer's
Don't let the first signs of dementia go unnoticed. Learn about the classic early signs of Alzheimer's and the best methods for slowing or stopping the progression of the disease through diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Early Onset Dementia
Medical research at the Mayo Clinic has discovered new information about the origins of early onset dementia. Learn about the causes and risk factors, as well as how to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Professional Services
he Veterans Administration has proposed new regulations that would penalize war time veterans for using asset protection plans and gifting assets for less than fair market value. This would hurt Korean and WWII veterans and exacerbate the claims process.
Early Onset Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia, also known as early onset dementia, can affect anyone at any age. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and ways to cope with this type of dementia that affects the frontal lobe, responsible for personality and individuality.
Vascular Dementia
Learn about the different types of vascular dementia, including multi-infarct dementia and Binswanger's disease, and their symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty with daily tasks, and psychomotor slowness.
Aging In Place
Effective immediately, home care agencies and individuals must pay workers at least the federal minimum wage and overtime. This new law may affect live-in caregivers and those who need 12 hours of care daily. Learn more about the impact on elder care and the rights of home care workers.
Early Onset Dementia
Learn about the importance of early diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease, and the signs and symptoms to watch out for. Understand the role of genetic factors, and how medical professionals make a diagnosis using criteria and objective testing methods.
Caregiving Issues
Learn about the VA Aid and Attendance Program Benefits and share your personal experience with the application process. We want to hear about the struggles and successes of providing care for a veteran. Help us advocate for better support services for family caregivers.