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What Are The Different Types of In-Home Caregivers?

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Dementia or Alzheimer’s? Key Differences for Families and Caregivers

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Written By Guest Author Howard Fillit, MD Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at the ADDF Dr. Fillit is a geriatrician, neuroscientist, and innovative philanthropy executive, who has led the ADDF since its founding. He also…
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Understanding In-Home Care

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As our loved ones age, making sure they receive the best care possible becomes a top priority. For many families, in-home care offers the best solution by providing personalized and professional assistance in the comfort of one’s home. At LifeWorx, our services include 24-hour care, companion care…
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Shedding Light on Sundowning

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While sundowning is not a disease itself, it is a symptom of underlying cognitive conditions, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Sundown syndrome begins during the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease and usually continues if triggers continue. As the sun sets, individuals…
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Aug 7, 2023 • Caregiver • 3 Min Read

What Are The Different Types of In-Home Caregivers?

When it comes to finding adequate care for yourself or your loved one, you’ll find there are a lot of options. All caregivers have the desire to help others in common, there are several types of caregivers and it’s essential to know the difference between the different types of caregivers that are…

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Jul 31, 2023 • News • 4 Min Read

What Does Aging in Place Really Mean?

At LifeWorx, we understand how much elderly adults value living at home. However, given the challenges of aging, we also know how hard it must be to choose between aging in place and senior living facilities, but it doesn’t have to be. A family home is comfortable, familiar, and less of a huge transition…

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Jul 24, 2023 • News • 4 Min Read

Your Guide to Creating a Senior Care Plan

Are you a caregiver for a senior with dementia or another chronic health condition or they’re currently recovering from surgery? If so, do they have a care plan in place? When you provide care for an aging loved one, it’s always a good idea to plan ahead so you will have more time to make decisions…

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Jul 17, 2023 • News • 4 Min Read

How to Communicate with Your Loved One’s Caregiver

When you have someone providing care for yourself or a loved one, it can bring about a wide range of emotions. A successful caregiver, whether it’s a professional or a family member, is concerned with giving their loved ones educated, nurturing, and dedicated care so they may become independent as…

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Jul 11, 2023 • Ask The Expert • 6 Min Read

Ask The Expert: Interview with Weissman Wellness

  Presented in Partnership with Weissman Wellness Geriatric care is defined as the management of healthcare for aging individuals and specializes in meeting unique needs and challenges during the golden years. As the population increases and continues to age, the demand for specialized…

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Jul 10, 2023 • News • 3 Min Read

7 Activities and Exercises to Improve Memory and Cognition

As our loved one’s age, physical health is still important it becomes increasingly important to keep their minds sharp and active. Although the brain gets plenty of exercise every day, certain activities may help boost brain function and connectivity. This can be done through cognitive activities that…

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Jul 3, 2023 • News • 3 Min Read

What is the Difference Between ADL and IADL?

Healthcare professionals and doctors understand the definition of IADLs and ADLs when it comes to caring for older adults, but do you?  As elderly adults age, it’s crucial to discover whether they’re having any issues and you need to know which daily activities they can handle on their own, and which…

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Jun 26, 2023 • Safety • 5 Min Read

Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults

Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to be active while enjoying the outdoors. While summer brings us warmth, and bloom and provides us with many opportunities for recreation, prolonged exposure to excessive heat in the summer months can be dangerous. Too much heat is not safe for anyone and…

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Jun 20, 2023 • Alzheimer’s & Dementia • 4 Min Read

How to Have a Meaningful Visit with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s

If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may not know what to expect. When you’re visiting a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be an emotionally difficult process, due to memory and behavioral problems that can often affect Alzheimer’s patients…

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Jun 12, 2023 • News • 2 Min Read

7 Tips on Taking Control of Your Health for Senior Men

National Men’s Health Month is celebrated every June and focuses on a broad spectrum of men’s health issues including heart disease, prostate cancer, colon/colorectal cancer, diabetes, etc. This year, if you’re a senior take the month to start new healthy habits to take control of your health and…

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Jun 8, 2023 • Alzheimer’s & Dementia • 5 Min Read

Ask The Expert: Interview with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time for us to heighten awareness for various types of dementia and show support towards the individuals who are living with it. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh…

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Jun 5, 2023 • Alzheimer’s & Dementia • 4 Min Read

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Facts versus Fiction

Every June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month invites us to explore the mysteries, myths, and realities surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. With millions of people and their loved ones worldwide touched by these conditions, the need for a clear understanding has never…

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May 30, 2023 • News • 4 Min Read

7 Facts About Mental Health and Aging

Aging is often a time of transition. Mental health and physical health have a strong correlation. As we all get older, the decline in our physical health may affect our mental health, where we may face challenges. Physical health concerns, major life transitions, and other common experiences during aging…

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May 22, 2023 • Caregiver • 3 Min Read

Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for Caregiving for a Loved One Living with a Mental Illness

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of behavioral health issues as well as highlight the ways how mental illness can affect all of us and how essential it is to overall health and well-being. When a loved one is struggling with a mental illness, it’s normal to feel a range…

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May 15, 2023 • News • 3 Min Read

What is Elder Law and Why Would I Need to Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

If you care for a parent, spouse, or an aging loved one, you may be aware of the challenges people face as they age – health care, housing, financial well-being, and long-term care to mind. These issues can feel overwhelming, an elder care attorney is a specially trained professional to help navigate…

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May 9, 2023 • Seasonal • 4 Min Read

Your Guide to Essential Mother’s Day Gifts She Will Love

It’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is just days away. With Mother’s Day approaching, you might feel overwhelmed, and it can feel harder as your loved one ages, as she might be experiencing mental and physical health changes.Although you may feel like your options are limited there are plenty…

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