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Helping Family Caregivers help provide Oral Care
Caregivers may not know that bad breath could be a sign of a serious health issue. Let Dr. Joy Poskozim DDS, help.
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Let’s Eat Up: Using Reminiscence to Create An Engaging Dining Experience
Find joy in life when Dementia knocks on your families door by utilizing Sensory Stimulation and Reminiscence.
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Incontinence may be Common, but it is not a Normal Part of Aging
Sometimes minor adjustments to a person's daily routine can have a positive impact related to incontinence challenges.
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How End-of-Life Doulas Facilitate Joy and Healing for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers
End-of-Life Doulas can facilitate joy and healing even in the most painful moments of a family’s life together.
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The Magic of Tovertafel: Transforming Dementia Care
Activities and engagement for dementia care. A beacon of hope and joy for those living with dementia and their care partners.
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The 5 “W’s” of Oral Care for those living with one of the Dementias
Learn how to best maintain oral health and why it is so important to our overall health.
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Exploring The Caregiver’s Advocate: A Must-Read for Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver's find support and resources that give strategies to reduce stress, boost confidence, and learn your not alone when challenging journeys hit.
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The Overlap Between Autism and Alzheimer’s: Unveiling the Connections
Differences & Similarities - Autism is primarily a developmental disorder while Alzheimer's a degenerative one, but there is overlap with cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
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Veterans Benefits for Caregivers – A Deeper Dive
Not enough veterans or their caregivers utilize the Veteran's benefits offered by the government. Read this article by Nancy R. Poland for all kinds of great resources to assist you!
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