Sometimes, people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia behave in ways that adult children and other family members find particularly confusing, inappropriate, and sometimes frightening.
We are all living longer, and, as we age, we are more likely to experience one or more significant health and medical conditions. Additionally, caregiving can take a toll on the health and wellbeing of the caregiver. Some conditions are more prevalent as we age – for example, some types of cancer, diabetes, cardiac and pulmonary issues, strokes, as well as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological conditions.
Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders while caring for an aging family member? Guilt and stress can pile up, making it hard to balance your own life with their growing needs. But don't worry, we've got your back! Our program is tailor-made to help you create inner peace and boost your caregiving skills. Let us help you find the confidence you need to know that you're doing everything right.
According to the FBI Elder Fraud Report for 2022, elderly victims have experienced an 84% increase in total losses since 2021, with an average loss of $35,101 per victim.
Our program will teach you how to identify warning signs and implement measures to deter criminals, prevent unauthorized access, and reduce the risk of identity theft.
You will learn the four principles of medication management. 1. How to take medications correctly 2. How to avoid taking unnecessary medications 3. How to reduce medication waste 4. How to improve medication safety.
You will learn three techniques to use in communicating with your loved one, living with dementia. We will discuss the importance of relationship building, the obstacles and the hills to climb. Please come ready to engage and have fun and walk away with a few new tools.
An overview of Medicare will be provided, outlining Traditional vs. Modernized, supplements vs. Advantage and Plan F vs. Plan G. Drug coverage as well as enrollment periods will be discussed.
Unfortunately, anxiety and depression in varying degrees are common in the older adult. This program will help family members recognize the symptoms and signs of distress in their loved one, understand some of the causes and identify ways to help.
Deciding the best living situation for our aging loved ones can be overwhelming. This discussion will help clarify the choices: senior living options, personal care homes, independent living, assisted living, memory care and staying home with the support and assistance of homecare.
Every second of every day, an older adult falls and one out of every 5 of these cause serious injury. Falls do not and should not be considered a normal part of aging. This presentation will discuss environmental and activity modifications that can help prevent falls.
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