Romantic Relations When a Spouse Has Dementia: An Overview

An estimated 5 million women and men in the United States are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at this juncture. More Americans still are diagnosed with other types of dementia, although Alzheimer’s …

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Senior SNAP Participants Experience Slower Rate of Memory Decline

A recent study revealed that seniors who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP had a slower rate of memory decline when compared to seniors who are not …

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How Can I Encourage My Mother to Change Her Power of Attorney for Healthcare?

If you are an adult child of a senior mother, you may have concerns about your mother’s existing power of attorney for healthcare. For example, you may think she needs …

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Adult Children, Aging Parents, and the Sandwich Generation: What You Need to Know

Many middle-aged women and men are finding themselves in a situation in which they are dealing with older parents who need their assistance and their own adult children who need …

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How to Deal With a Prejudiced Loved One in a Diverse Assisted Living Community

At this juncture in the 21st century, we are seeing a large group of people over the age of 65 heading towards a move into assisted living. This certainly is …

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