WHY SHOULD MY LOVED ONE BE DRESSED IN ADAPTIVE CLOTHING?

There is a wide variety of styles, function and fabric to choose from when making a purchase.

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Definition of ‘health care’ of Alzheimer’s patient’s living will.

Respect the person’s wishes to die with dignity.

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Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence

The Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) program offers financial assistance for minor home adaptations that will help low-income seniors to perform daily activities in their home independently and safely.

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Italian doctor to present research on Irish set dancing as remedy for Parkinson’s

Therapeutic effect of Irish dancing to be discussed at Gathering event.

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Haircuts on Wheels tips: How to wash hair in a chair without a sink

Look Ma, no sink! Our friends at Haircuts on Wheels give great tips about how to wash your loved one’s hair in a chair or bed.

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Hip Fractures in Older Women are Deadly: USA Study

Hip fractures cause substantial short- and long-term disability as well as increased mortality.

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Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Getting more vitamin C may help prevent Alzheimer’s.

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5 Tips for Keeping Aging Parents in their Own Homes and Avoiding Premature Nursing Home Placement

Aging Experts’ Tips to Avoid Premature Nursing Home Placement

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How can you remember what you didn’t hear?

I had two patients in a row who needed evaluating because of the families’ concerns about dementia. Both patients had significant problems with their hearing.

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Meditation: A Practice for Caregivers To Help Keep Your Personal Well Full

Silence or better yet, stillness is not something that Caregivers are often comfortable with experiencing.

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