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What Is Palliative Care?
Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.
Understanding Delirium vs. Dementia
Although delirium and dementia can manifest with similar symptoms, they are two distinct conditions. Because a person can suffer from both dementia and delirium, it is important to understand their similarities and differences.
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The March edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Don't Fuss About Forgetting
Forgetfulness plagues all of us, but among baby boomers, it is the chief health concern, according to memory specialists.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Receive Celebrity Focus
University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt and recording artist Glen Campbell are the latest in a long list of celebrities diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, an incurable disease that gradually causes a decline in a person’s cognitive abilities.
Emergency Preparedness for Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease
People with Alzheimer's disease are especially vulnerable in disaster situations. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), impaired memory and reasoning may severely limit these seniors' ability to cope. For caregivers, it is important to have a disaster plan that incorporates the special needs of loved ones who have Alzheimer's or other dementia.
New Attention to the Role of Home Care
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice recently congratulated Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as she returned home to continue to receive important treatment and therapy through home healthcare. The Association noted that Americans who are following Giffords’ recovery may become more aware of the critically important work of home care professionals, who provide care every day to homebound, elderly and infirm Americans in the comfort of their own homes.
Car Designers, Architects Put Themselves in Seniors' Shoes
Car Designers, Architects Put Themselves in Seniors' Shoes
With age comes wisdom—but also, arthritis and a host of other well-known maladies and limitations. Given the graying population in Europe and around the world, several years ago Ford Motor Company created the "Third Age Suit," a specially designed garment to help engineers get a visceral glimpse into the golden years. The suit helped Ford design cars that provided comfort and ease of usage for the young and old alike, including features like rear-view cameras, improved headroom and a better "H-point" (the point at which the hips swivel) to facilitate access to the interior.
Playtime Helps Grandparents and Grandchildren Connect
Playtime Helps Grandparents and Grandchildren Connect
A new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together stays together. Researchers from Concordia University of Montreal examined the ways grandparents can maintain close ties with their adult grandchildren. True to the old maxim, recreation emerged as the glue sealing intergenerational bonds.
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