“Home is where the heart is;” but what if the person you love has dementia and says, “I want to go home,” when he or…
Tips in Dementia Care: How to Handle Anxiety and Feelings of Distress at Home
July 7, 2017
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The Evolution of Family Home Care for the Sandwich Generation: Meet the Boomerangs
June 18, 2017
Due in part to the advances of science and medicine, humans are living longer than ever before, resulting in a new role for the sandwich…
The GOOD News About Living With Dementia: Promoting Wellbeing
June 9, 2017
Bringing up the topic of “dementia” at your next summer pool party is a surefire way to turn a festive atmosphere into a subdued atmosphere….
Advances in Home Care for Stroke Patients: A Better Road to Recovery
May 10, 2017
In a new, ongoing trial, deep-brain stimulation – more commonly used for Parkinson’s patients – is being tested on stroke survivors. Physicians are hoping that…
Elderly Addiction: More Prevalent – and Dangerous – Than You May Realize
April 15, 2017
Is it possible you may have a preconceived notion of certain stereotypical groups of people? For example, what comes to mind when you hear the…
Strategies to Help with Sundown Syndrome
April 12, 2017
For people providing care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, as the day comes to a close, the caregiving stress can intensify. Sundown syndrome (or…
Continuum’s Top Time-Saving Caregiver Tips
April 6, 2017
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation”…
Nutrition for Seniors: Overcoming Dietary Hurdles
March 20, 2017
With all the busyness in life, how often do we grab a quick cup of coffee and a bagel on our rush to work, stopping…
Preparing to Care for Elderly Loved Ones? Follow These Steps First.
March 16, 2017
Mom is no longer driving and has begun to move around a little more slowly, so you and your siblings have decided to split up…
Important Tips All Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Know
March 9, 2017
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a guidebook that provided all the answers for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers, rather than the guessing game so…