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Things People With Dementia Say: Common Phrases and How to Reply

February 7, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

Communicating with someone who has dementia can be exceedingly difficult.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiving

Let’s talk about death and dying.

July 26, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Lawyer Barbro Stalbecker-Pountney speaks about death, dying, funerals and some key issues of estate planning.

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Elaine Blades

Estate Planning 101

January 10, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Let’s take a look at some key estate planning basics to launch our new project.

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The Estate Planning Project

Introducing the Estate Planning Project

November 22, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Mary Bart introduces the Estate Planning Project

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Join Us at the Family Caregiver Community Symposium!

August 22, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

You may feel somewhat alone and isolated while caring for your aging parent, ailing relative or your chronically ill family member. Here is an opportunity to connect, enjoy, engage and win!

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Meet: Shirley Edwards

August 18, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Shirley Edwards of Family Care Solutions provides consulting, coaching and training for Caregivers – from a holistic view.

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Older Caregiver Cafes

Protect yourself: Risk factors and immunizations for seniors

July 20, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Medical advances have afforded us one of the greatest success stories in human history: Immunizations.

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Health & Illness

Legends, myths and nursing homes

April 23, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Myths, legends or facts? What exactly do you know about nursing homes for your family members? Test your knowledge and see…

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Assisted Living

8 tips for new family caregivers

March 23, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

It’s hard to know where to begin caring for someone, and caregiving is typically not a role anyone has training for!

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3 simple shifts for better health

February 25, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

If there were three simple things you could do every day to turn your health around, would you do them?

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