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Birthday Celebrations - It's About Being There. In-person, by phone, or online.

By Laura June 1, 2024 1 Min Read

When someone has dementia, birthday celebrations can be marked by mixed emotions. In the lead-up to the day, encourage family and friends to wish them a happy birthday and visit. While it can sometimes be challenging, the effort…

Rejuvenate with a Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Drink

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Rejuvenate with a Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Drink

By Laura May 31, 2024 2 Min Read

Whenever a family member feels dehydrated or falls ill, our homemade strawberry lemonade electrolyte drink works like magic to bring them back to life. Take last summer, for instance. My daughter, Michelle, was diligently assisting my 87-year-old mother…

Embracing the Caregiver’s Journey: Family Roles in Dementia Care

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Embracing the Caregiver’s Journey: Family Roles in Dementia Care

By Laura June 18, 2023 5 Min Read

Being a family caregiver for a loved one with dementia can be incredibly daunting. The process of caring for someone with dementia is full of new challenges, and it can be difficult to know what to expect. This…

Protecting Aging Parents from Unwanted Calls

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Protecting Aging Parents from Unwanted Calls

By Laura November 4, 2021 7 Min Read

When our phone rings, the majority of the time it’s from unwanted calls. This can be annoying, to say the least, but these calls can also expose our aging parents to scammers who take advantage of their aging…

Protect Aging Parents from Spam Text Messages

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Protect Aging Parents from Spam Text Messages

By Laura September 8, 2021 5 Min Read

Our aging parents, many of whom struggle to understand today’s technology, are exposed to the same spam as you and I. Spam messages come in email or text messages, but today we will focus on protecting aging parents…

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Birthday Celebrations Make a Difference

Rejuvenate with a Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Drink

Embracing the Caregiver’s Journey: Family Roles in Dementia Care

Protecting Aging Parents from Unwanted Calls

Protect Aging Parents from Spam Text Messages