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Read Out Loud to Someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia

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Reading as an Antidote to Loneliness After my last post about Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s, I came across this article: Reading: The Antidote to Loneliness. Find it at: Today’s Caregiver at Caregiver.com. This article, written by William McDonald, is the perfect follow up on activities to do when visiting someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. William points out how reading makes a great …

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Caregiving at Home – Parent Proofing Your House

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When caregiving hits home, parent-proofing your house needs to be part of the plan. I recently had to prepare for my parents stay after my mother’s hip replacement surgery. We needed to determine sleeping arrangements, the bathroom situation, and where and how she (and dad) would spend their days. Here are some things I’ve learned …

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Document a Loved One’s Legacy – Discover the Path to Your Own History

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Geneology. Family History.  Life Story. Legacy. Memories. They’re a part of who we are, yet we rarely take the time to document them. One of the things on our list of things to consider when you become a caregiver is to document a loved one’s legacy. Not only will you learn about the life of …

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Taste with Tori

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  Tori Woodill of Taste with Tori at CBS3 Philly protects her clothes from the dangers of the delicious BBQ sauce at Zachary’s BBQ, proving that diners of all ages could use a little clothing protection. Recently, DinerWear had the privilege to give some Cravaats to Tori Woodill of CBS3 Philly. Tori is a food …

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Resources for Caregiving

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Since writing our first post including RESOURCES for Caregiving, we have heard about additional Senior/Disability Resources. Therefore we will continue to add to the list of resources as a reference: Organizations: medicare.gov – www.medicare.gov  Information on what a caregiver needs to know. Helps you navigate through the caring quagmire. Caregiver Action Network for a list of …

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