In our shareposts, we often focus on the needs of the person with dementia and the caregiver. But I recently had the opportunity to attend a conference put on by the regional chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association that helped me realize that there are other stakeholders who have important needs that are often not discussed.
Take the medical profession. They need honest and accurate reporting from the patient and the family about the patient’s health issues. And they also need to know that...
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In this article from caring.com, one expert lists eight situations that caregivers are bound to face while tending to an aging relative. The list... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
The diagnosis and symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be devastating to an individual and family. However, there are several excellent resources... Read more »
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