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The 4 Most Common Dementia Accusations and How to Deal

Check out these dementia accusations and learn how you can respond better. Those who have Alzheimer’s or dementia undergo irreparable changes in their brains that cause them to think differently, or to process things in a different way. This may […]
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Dealing with Difficult Behaviors of Elderly Parents

No matter how much you love your parents, there will be times that you may find yourself frustrated, exasperated, and exhausted. They may be showing difficult behaviors that you chalk up to their age. 
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How to Help an Elderly Family Member Manage Their Finances

As our parents age, their financial needs may become different. How do you help manage their finances? They may have passive or fixed income, and concerns on how to pay for daily and medical expenses may be present.  
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Early Detection Matters: 10 Red Flags of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia affect memory, cognition, thinking, and behavior. Over time, it can disrupt daily life and even make even the simplest chores and activities become impossible to accomplish. Today, many older people are diagnosed with […]
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s: What You Should Know

Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly. There are cases when younger people are affected by Alzheimer’s as well. This is called early-onset Alzheimer’s and can occur to people younger than 65 years old.
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The Three General Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly to the point that not many are even aware that they have it. Typically, it has three general stages, and different people get affected by it in different ways. The progression rate may also vary. Those […]
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Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease in the Elderly: What You Need to Know

While forgetfulness may be deemed as a usual sign of aging, Alzheimer’s is not. And Alzheimer’s Disease is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In the United States, it’s considered as the third leading cause of deaths in older people, […]
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