Families who reach the decision to hire a professional caregiver, such as a home health aide, to provide care for a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease and lives alone are often faced with a challenge: their loved one is unwilling to allow the caregiver to come into their home. It is important to understand what it is underlying this... Read more
Please join us Thursday evening on Care Connection for a live discussion with our host, Dr. Jamie Rotnofsky, a professional coach and psychotherapist. You and other caregivers can listen in on this interactive discussion for information and support. Please join us!Topic: Caring for your Loved OneThursday, 2/14/08 at 9 pm Eastern TimeCall toll... Read more
Please join us on February 7 on Care Connection for a live discussion with, Sherry Katz, LCSW, a clinical social worker with advanced training in family therapy. You and other caregivers can listen in on this interactive discussion for information and support. Topic: Relationships and the Alzheimer's DimensionThursday, 02/07/2008 at 9 pm... Read more
We are often asked for advice about legal issues, in particular why a person would need to petition the court for guardianship of a loved one who has dementia and what to expect during that court process. A guardianship proceeding is generally brought on by an interested party who desires to make decisions for a person who he or she feels... Read more
Please join us Thursday evening on Care Connection for a prerecorded discussion with Dr. Richard E. Powers, renowned expert on brain diseases and chairman of AFA's Medical Advisory Board. You and other caregivers can listen in on this interactive discussion for information and support. Please join us!Topic: Current and Future Medications... Read more
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