It wasn’t the Thanksgiving holiday any of us had expected. Two weeks before, my 94-year-old father-in-law, Melvin Zax, suffered a stroke after receiving dialysis and was rushed to a hospital near his residence in western New York.
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A Family Death During The Holiday Prompts Questions And Reflection
Posted on 12 December 2022.
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How Caregivers Of People With Memory Loss Can Navigate The Holidays
Posted on 08 December 2022.
Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it may mean added stress for families supporting a loved one with memory loss.
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Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker Residents
Posted on 07 December 2022.
Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older adults and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel of experts.
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Should Elderly Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
Posted on 30 November 2022.
Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.
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How To Help Care For Someone With Alzheimer’s Or Dementia
Posted on 07 November 2022.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase to nearly 14 million by 2050. Aside from the disease’s burden to the patient, it also impacts family caregivers.
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Family Caregivers Find Support On #Dementia TikTok
Posted on 24 October 2022.
It all changed on a Saturday night in New York City in 2016. Jacquelyn Revere was 29 and headed out to attend a friend’s comedy show.
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