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Christine Kennard

posted 12/03/2008, comments (0)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People with Alzheimer's Disease

There are many gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people (LGBT) who have Alzheimer's disease , but it is often difficult to access even the smallest piece of information on the needs of this community. Books or other sources that are very informative about all other aspects of care services and provision seem to omit or skim over this aspect... Read more Chevron

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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 12/01/2008, comment (1)

Assisted Living Options: Research Early, Don't Wait for Crisis Call

At one of my recent seminars, an “at-her-wit’s-end” adult daughter, Sally, rushed up afterward pleading for my advice on how to get her elderly parents to move to Assisted Living before their health deteriorated any further. She lived cross-country and was terrified about them being alone as there had already been a few close... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 11/21/2008, comments (4)

Patient-Centered Nursing Homes Are on the Grow

The Denver Post ran a story that is, at least at first glance, encouraging. Titled, "Rebirth in care of the elderly," the story centers on the changes in attitude of administrators and staffers in nursing homes. Patient-centered is the key word, here. There is more awareness, thankfully, that good care centers aren't in business for the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/16/2008, comments (0)

Inspiring Stories about Caregiving

We all have our trials as caregivers, but every so often there is a ray of sunshine when we come across a special person or an extraordinary gesture that restores our faith in humanity. At www.care2tell.com you can read and share real life experiences that inspire caregivers and provide us with much needed moral support. ... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/31/2008, comments (0)

Four Ideas to Guide Caregivers' Interactions with Care Facilities

A long-time family friend called recently with a pressing question. "How did you begin to work with the care facility once you placed your mom there?" Pam asked. She had recently placed her husband, who suffers a disease that attacks the brain, in an assisted living facility. Our conversation led to some suggestions that might be useful to... Read more Chevron

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