Tips to Bring Generations Together at Holiday Gatherings; Caring for Alzheimer’s Patients at Home

Does this describe your family holiday gatherings? Teenagers texting and listening to their iPods while you are bustling around with the turkey and table setting … and senior relatives sitting isolated on the sidelines. Intergenerational interaction doesn’t always “just happen.” Read "Connecting the Generations at Family Gatherings" in the November 2012 issue of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter to find tips for making every guest feel included.

The majority of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease also are dealing with other chronic health conditions. Dementia complicates the management of these diseases, and in consequence, dementia patients may experience unnecessary hospitalizations that are costly and put their health at risk. Read "Alzheimer's Healthcare at Home" in the November 2012 issue of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter to learn about support services for the many people with dementia who are living at home.

These articles and more are in the just-released edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter! Check it out for the latest information, advice and support for adult caregiving.