Archive for May, 2013

Ideas for Spring Outings

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Now that weather is warming up, it is a great time to bring your loved ones outside to enjoy the arrival of spring.  After a long winter of limited sun, icy paths and cold temperatures, everyone can enjoy the sensation of the warm sun on their faces and the beauty Read More…

The Search for an Assisted Living Home: One Family’s Journey

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Susan could no longer deny she had a problem when her mother started to call her at 2:00 in the morning, asking her when she was coming to see her.

Her mother, Molly, is a vibrant, outgoing woman who raised three children and worked as a legal secretary, fully enjoying the Read More…

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

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Many people use the terms “Alzheimer’s Disease” and “dementia” interchangeably.  However, these terms are not different names for the same disease.   Indeed, dementia is not a disease at all, but symptoms that signal an underlying problem with the brain.  Since some causes of dementia are treatable, it Read More…

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