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It's the time of year, Mother's Day this weekend and Father's Day next month, when we all try to think of the perfect gift for our moms and dads, grandmothers and grandfathers, and other loved ones we honor on these holidays.
There are the perfect gifts that extend well beyond the recipient: Like other nonprofit organizations, the... Read more
It's one thing to do a survey about Alzheimer's disease: we learn about trends and issues that need our attention. AFA's latest survey, as I noted in last week's column, about ‘sandwich caregivers'-folks caring for an older relative with Alzheimer's disease as well as caring for their own young children to young... Read more
I frequently have the opportunity to visit families in their home environments, observing the day-to-day interactions of caregivers with their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. The insight into the enormous responsibilities and challenges is overwhelming. And, at times, even more overwhelming than others. While I empathize with every... Read more
Consider this scenario: You're rushing to answer the doorbell and your feet slip on the scatter rug in front of the door. You're escorting your loved one to the bathroom in the middle of the night and you trip over a pair of shoes. You've fallen-and you've injured yourself. As a caregiver, I'm sure you often think about... Read more
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