Activities
Learn how to effectively plan activities for dementia patients by focusing on their interests and previous experiences. Discover the importance of "mirroring" strategies, closed-ended questions and person-focused care. Read more on our blog.
Caregiver Tips
As we age, changes in our cognitive, physical, and visual abilities can affect our ability to drive safely. Discussing dementia and driving with a loved one can be difficult, but it's important to address the issue early.
Financial / Legal
For many veterans, the fight continues after they leave the military. A growing number are taking their own lives, a topic the military would like to ignore. A mother who lost her son to suicide speaks out.
Stress Management
Explore how expressing feelings and recording daily experiences can improve mental health, facilitate problem-solving, and serve as a useful resource for healthcare professionals.
Types of Dementia
Dementia is a progressive disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Health professionals use dementia rating scales to determine the stages of cognitive impairment and assess the progression of the disease.
Professional Services
Discover the growing trend of end of life advocacy in healthcare and the role of the health care fiduciary in helping those without decision-making ability make vital medical choices. Learn about the benefits and training required for becoming an end of life care advocate or health care fiduciary
Caring for the caregiver
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as a caregiver? Take this quiz to find out if you're experiencing caregiver burnout. It's important to focus on self care and know your limitations to prevent caregiver stress and burnout.
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Welcome to our Dementia Prevention Webinar, brought to you by Caregiver Relief. What is dementia prevention, and why is it crucial? In a world where a cure for dementia remains elusive, understanding prevention strategies is paramount. While some forms of dementia, like vascular dementia, have seen a decrease in incidence,
Aging In Place
Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve. -Earl Grollman If you are recovering from grief and loss, the unthinkable has happened to you.