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As hurricane season is upon us, those of us in coastal areas have an obligation to prepare for the worst ahead of time. This means ensuring that our property and our loved ones are secured, or plans are in place…

When a close friend becomes a family caregiver for someone who needs assistance in his or her life, you may notice some changes in your friendship. Due to the responsibilities of caregiving, your friend may seem distant or often decline…

When you’re a full-time caregiver for a loved one, you may feel as though it’s difficult to go on vacation because you may feel guilty or worry that he or she won’t be cared for well while you are away.…

Exercise can become more difficult as we age, due to a loss of flexibility, balance, illness, disability, or a host of other issues. However, a lack of regular exercise can lead to 20-40% muscle loss over time, which can contribute…

As with any progressive disease, dementia patients may not exhibit many symptoms when they are first diagnosed but will deteriorate in health as the years pass. Your job as a caregiver, or the one who will ultimately make decisions for…

If your loved one was recently diagnosed with dementia, you know that there are going to be many lifestyle changes in the coming months and years. Your loved one may eventually need a full-time caregiver and as a close family…

Memory loss and forgetfulness can be a part of aging. Not every misplaced item or forgotten birthday is a sign of something more serious such as dementia, but these events can be a frustrating part of growing older. However, there…

We’re coming up on the time of year when spring-cleaning is top-of-mind. Out with the old, and in with the new is the motto of most homeowners. While we most often equate springtime with a time to clean out the…

Old man winter is here, and temperatures across the country are falling—even as far south as South Florida. With many of us unprepared for the colder weather, it’s always good to have reminders of ways that we can stay warm,…