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Dehydration
Summertime is here and so are the warmer temperatures. In the summer, especially, it is important you get enough water to drink. Our body is made up of 60% water and it is important to keep yourself properly hydrated.
read moreManaging Sundown Syndrome
Sundown Syndrome can make the late afternoon and early evening difficult for some people with dementia. Although you may not be able to stop it completely, there are steps you can take to help manage this challenging time of day.
read moreWhen Grandma Doesn’t Remember Any More
Mother’s Day will be here soon and many families will take time out from their busy schedule to spend time with their loved ones, mothers and grandmothers in particular. While Mother’s Day is a day to honor and remember our mothers and grandmothers, for families dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, it can be a day of mixed feelings, especially when grandchildren are involved. However, a little preparation will go a long way in making this a memorable Mother’s Day with grandma.
read moreWorking with a Nurse Care Manager and a Medical Power of Attorney
In an emergency, you may be left incapacitated or otherwise unable to make medical decisions for yourself. Having a medical power of attorney can help make sure that your wishes are protected in the event of an unexpected illness or injury. Learn how working with a Nurse Care Manager and having a Medical Power of Attorney in place helped Mrs. Jones and can help you and others in the Phoenix area.
read moreShould Dad Still Be Driving?
In addition to assessing and making recommendations about the client’s current functional level, the appropriateness of their living environment and their overall safety, the Nurse Care Manager can assess driving safety and alternatives to driving.
read moreWho’s Watching Out for the Vulnerable in this Industry?
In senior care, there is a world of options available for those who seek out services for themselves or a loved one. From national corporations to sole proprietors, there is someone, somewhere,...
read moreMom Planned For This, Now How Do I Help?
Many people do all the right things to prepare for their possible incapacity. They create a Trust, nominate Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney, draft a Will and create a Living Will. They may...
read moreEnjoying the Holidays with Memory Loss
A person with memory loss needs structure, routine and a calm environment. These things are sometimes absent during the holidays. If you have a loved one with memory loss, there are ways to make the...
read moreWhat To Look For When Choosing A Facility
The following questions are points to consider when selecting a care facility. The questions are adapted from handouts provided by the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and the Office...
read moreHow Can a Nurse Care Manager Bring Value to My Family?
Finally… your loved one is safely living in a care setting you carefully selected. You are comfortable that all of your loved one’s needs are being met, which is quite a relief for the entire family. Unfortunately, your work is not over! Staff and management changes at a facility, along with changes in your loved one’s care needs. These changes can often turn things upside down with little or no warning.
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