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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Communication Techniques

There are a number of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Communication Techniques that are effective in reducing problematic behaviors and improving day-to-day functioning of people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Reality therapy: Interact with the person with dementia within his or her own frame of reference for the world, even if it has little to…

Holidays with Dementia

Everyone deserves to have nice holidays, but it’s on us to accommodate those who are struggling with the effects of a neurological disorder such as Alzheimer’s, Frontal Temporal Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia or any disorder that causes loss of memory and other mental abilities. Plan the holiday from the prospective of the person…

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

Driving is a significant factor for quality of life and independence for the older adult. On the other hand, driving is a complex task involving visual, motor, and cognitive skills that experience age-related changes even in healthy aging. As we age, there can be different age-related functional changes with relevance for driving concerning sensory, motor,…

Family with Alzheimer’s Disease – How We Can Help

Here at Holistic Aging we offer a support program for families with alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know how we can help and how you can also help them. The first thing you need to do is educate yourself all about Alzheimer’s. Please know that Alzheimer’s Disease begins slowly, it first involves the parts…

Hospice and Palliative Care Month: Where to Turn for Support

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Holistic Aging and other programs across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. Hospice and Palliative care month is an opportunity to acknowledge recipients of in-home care services, and celebrate that they are able to remain in the safety and comfort…

National Family Caregivers Month – Allow us to Help You Take Care of a Loved One

Holistic Aging is proud to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month – a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers, provide them with tools that they need, and continue to advocate for individuals with mental illness. Each day our caregivers deal with clients that have chronic or terminal illnesses, functional impairment, or disabilities. Roughly…

American Diabetes Month: Things You Should Know!

Those of you who live with or work in diabetes probably know that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. However, did you know 1 out of 5 people in the United States have diabetes? Diabetes is also the leading cause of disability and death in the United States. Here at Holistic Aging, we want to…

The End of Alzheimer’s

Dr. Dale Bredesen’s ReCODE Finding Answers to Alzheimer’s: Almost all of our clients and readers deal with dementia in some form. Alzheimer’s is definitely prevalent among them. I’m always looking for different resources to learn about our clients and how I might be able to help them even from the administrative end of things. Alzheimer’s…

When Parents and Adult Children Don’t Get Along

When parents and adult children don’t get along, it can be hard on the whole family. Check out this blog to learn how you can improve your family dynamic.

Living in the World of Alzheimer’s Disease

Living in the world of Alzheimer’s Disease sometimes requires “stepping into their world and seeing it from the perspective of the person with dementia”.