Original title – Jameson: Tips on Moving an Elderly Parent By Marni Jameson, Special to The Denver Post “How would you like to move to Florida?” I ask my 93-year-old mother over the phone. Again. Mom has dementia, and lives in a memory care center in Los Angeles. “And be closer to you?” she asks. “I… Continue reading Tips on Moving an Elderly Parent

To children who do not understand Alzheimer’s disease, the changes they see in family members can be scary. It is important to explain it in a way kids can understand. For younger children a simple “grandma is getting forgetful” may be enough explanation. It may be helpful to be as simple and straightforward as possible. Kerry from Parents Magazine… Continue reading Talking to Kids about Alzheimer’s Disease

If it’s November, that means it’s National Family Caregivers Month! Family caregivers do not necessarily get paid in money, but we do hope that the person or people they care for pay them in thankfulness. And we want to say a big thank you to all those family caregivers out there! We know it isn’t… Continue reading Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

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Caregivers often shoulder the responsibility of advocating for our loved ones when they are not able to advocate for themselves. This may include treatment and medication choices, when to start or stop treatment, and palliative care. Making decisions surrounding end-of-life care can be one of the most difficult things a person or a caregiver can do. Here… Continue reading End-of-Life Care

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Getting a flu vaccine doesn't just protect you - it may also help seniors in your community. New research shows that Flu vaccines help shield seniors by...

Telephone scam prevention for seniors is becoming a critical issue in today's society, as senior citizens are often a prime target for....

 lt's the 15th anniversary of Shield HealthCare's annual caregiver story contest on "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Caregivers are welcome to...

In this personal tale from one of our article writers, Aimee tells us about her experience with her own grandfather and fall prevention.