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EldercareABC Blog Carnival – February 9th, 2011

Welcome to the February 9, 2011 edition of EldercareABC Blog Carnival. Derrick presents Download the Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers posted at ElderGuru.com . Seen and Heard around the Internet: ElderCafe writes: Time Off – Caregivers Need to Take a Break Linda Abbit writes:  How Connected Are We Really

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Elderly Home Care Decisions

by: Greg Newell If your inclination is to start looking for “nursing homes” in your area, perhaps you’re one of the many who haven’t considered the options. Most seniors just need a little help

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Elderly Home Care Decisions

by: Greg Newell If your inclination is to start looking for “nursing homes” in your area, perhaps you’re one of the many who haven’t considered the options.

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How to Help Elderly People Adjust to Nursing Home Living

As people have reached a certain age, they tend to produce an impairment of their functions and capabilities. When they are unable to perform their regular duties, often assisted by another person is necessary. If it is necessary to require assistance of another individual, this can be difficult for the older people.

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How to Help Elderly People Adjust to Nursing Home Living

As people have reached a certain age, they tend to produce an impairment of their functions and capabilities. When they are unable to perform their regular duties, often assisted by another person is necessary. If it is necessary to require assistance of another individual, this can be difficult for the older people.

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Important Decisions in Elder Care When Dementia Strikes

by: Erica Ronchetti It’s estimated there are 24 million individuals living with some form of dementia worldwide-this number is expected to increase to as many as 85 million by the year 2040 if there is no medical breakthrough for age-related memory loss.

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Important Decisions in Elder Care When Dementia Strikes

by: Erica Ronchetti It’s estimated there are 24 million individuals living with some form of dementia worldwide-this number is expected to increase to as many as 85 million by the year 2040 if there is no medical breakthrough for age-related memory loss. Alzheimer’s is the most common and well-known form of dementia with more than 5 million Americans suffering from age-related memory loss.Alzheimer’s disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S.-approximately 13% of Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, and half or more of individuals 85 and older will develop Alzheimer’s or similar forms of dementia. The two contributing factors to dementia are aging and genetics, and neither can be controlled.

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How to Care for Someone With Dementia

by: Shane Michael Dalton Firstly, It is important that someone who has been diagnosed with dementia remains as independent as possible and continues to carry out their normal activities and any occupation for as long as they possibly can. While people with mild dementia often experience problems with short-term memory, they may recall memories from the distant past. Looking at old photographs and keepsakes may lead to conversations about people and past events, and can be enjoyable for everyone involved.

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Dementia in the Elderly

Dementia is a condition which mostly affects the elderly people. Sometimes it occurs in the youngsters as well

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