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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment or MCI??
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment or MCI?? Source: Alzheimers.org Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their age. The symptoms of MCI are not as severe as those of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. People with MCI can usually take care of themselves and carry out their [...]
7 Symptoms of Depression That You Should Never Ignore
7 Symptoms of Depression That You Should Never Ignore Written By Elizabeth Hanes, RN Updated on August 19, 2020 Nearly 16 million adults in America experienced at least one episode of depression over the past year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression can be caused by a medical condition like cancer, certain medications, sensitivity to seasonal light levels, [...]
Barely – A Poem
Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday. ... and the month is already over. ... and the year is almost over. ... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed. ... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends. and we realize it's [...]
The Caregiver Curmudgeon
A Resolution Suggestion from The Caregiver Curmudgeon by Gary Barg, Editor-in-Chief, cargiver.com I'm here to tell you that as a loving family caregiver you cannot fail, not once, not ever. Now that you've caught your breath, let me elaborate. As a loving family caregiver, you are actually a seeker— a seeker of support, a seeker of understanding, a seeker of advice, [...]
How to Cope with Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout
How to Cope With Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout You are watching your once mentally sharp loved one decline before your eyes. Their unpredictable behaviors, mood swings, confusion, and memory loss cause deep concern. The fear that your loved one may wander off, fall down or have some other accident is overwhelming. Family caregivers often struggle to balance dementia care while working, [...]
5 Medicare Open Enrollment Scams to Avoid
Open enrollment is happening and we wanted to share this informative article from our friends at aging.com 5 Medicare Open Enrollment Scams to Avoid by Marlo Sollitto Con artists and scammers are constantly inventing new ways to take advantage of people. Unfortunately, older adults tend to be more trusting of strangers and less aware of the newest ploys these dishonest [...]