Dealing with Alzheimers disease in a parent can be a rather over-whelming experience.Alzheimerscan be challenging at best, heart breaking at its worst, and not only for the patient but for thealzheimers caregiver as well.

A Few Alzheimers Caregiver Tips and Memories to Consider

My family and I would like to share a few of our past memories, as well as pass along a few alzheimers caregiver tips we've learned along the way.

There are some simple things that you can do to...

It is no secret that many seniors who end up in nursing home are unhappy. They receive little or no attention, they are taken from a home environment and placed in a retirement facility, diets are usually poor, and activities lacking. They are also quite an expensive form of care. Nursing homes have been the standard in the past because of their accessibility and often close location to the resident's past home. However, there is a new standard in the world of elderly care. This new...

Green Funeral

Going green is a common theme these days and green funerals are becoming more popular. This is a welcome sight for the funeral industry which has seen a reduction in the amount of revenue generated from traditional burial methods.  The funeral industry has had to adjust to become more nimble by offering an alternative or less traditional burial choice to their clients to stay competitive.  Funeral homes are beginning to see the advantages of becoming more...

If you happen to be considering buying a recliner lift chair, you will discover several items you will need to know to be able to choose one that may be proper for you or your loved one.

A lift chair recliner can help just about any individual who has trouble rising up from regular pieces of furniture, while still providing every one of the relaxation of a standard recliner chair. Many individuals who have mobility problems will have difficulties getting comfortable in typical...

AARP is an organization for older adults in America that can be joined for a very small fee.  The purpose of the program is to talk about older adults rights and various medical, health, and end of life issues that most start to think about by the time they qualify to join this program.  What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this program?

There are some advantages.  First of all, it's rather cheap at less than $15 a year in most cases.  This...

Everyone has their opinions (yes, you too!) about the social security issues we are facing in this country, but boomers probably have quite a bit to say about social security issues at present. If you would like to have your say and express your opinion about social security and the issues surrounding the system, here is where you'll have the chance to do just that.

I'll share with you the links I have discovered regarding various viewpoints on social security in an effort to...

For those that require a more extensive care plan in their twilight years, nursing homes offer a range of specialist services to cater for patients with mobility problems or those that suffer from diseases such as Alzheimer's or Dementia.
In a nursing home, staffs are on call 24 hours a day to provide support and nursing care to residents, whenever they may need it. This allows an individual to concentrate on the more enjoyable things in life, having the freedom to do so.
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"He left me nothing but bills. Do I have to pay them?"

Unfortunately, many folks who have lost a loved one quickly find that the deceased had accrued substantial debt. Survivors are often then left with the challenges of dealing with this debt both ethically and legally. While the moral issue is something that should be understood, the legal obligation is what worries most people. The usual question asked is "Do I owe the debt of a deceased family...

There may come a time when you will face the fact that your elderly loved ones require a bit of assistance, especially when cognitive and/or physical abilities begin to fail. It's not an easy decision to make, but once you decide that your loved one requires senior home care, it's time to find someone to help out.

If you and other family members live within a short distance, it's possible that you could work out a simple schedule for stopping in and visiting with your loved...

Myth #1: Nursing home facilities smell bad.

Reality: Most good nursing home facilities rarely smell bad, and when they do, chances are, it will be taken care of promptly. Not only are nursing home facilities inspected by each State on behalf of the Medicare administration every twelve to fifteen months, but they are also inspected by family members and other health professionals, albeit more informally, on a regular basis. So while you may encounter an unpleasant odor...