While holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, they can be challenging and stressful for the millions of families living with Alzheimer’s. Families and friends may be unsure of how to involve their loved one with Alzheimer’s in activities without overwhelming them (or others). The Alzheimer’s Association tells families that with some planning and adjusted expectations,… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Families and the Holidays
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Helping Families Combat Elder Abuse
Our nation is experiencing a crisis that is shockingly — a dirty little secret few of us seem to want to know about. Officials report that 90 percent of elder abuse actually is occurring in homes, not in institutions. And, unlike accidents, and lack of know-how, elder abuse is intentional, taking the form of… Continue reading Helping Families Combat Elder Abuse