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Should I Hire A Dementia Specialist? By Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practitioner

As older adults are living longer, there is a greater likelihood that they will develop a form of Alzheimer’s dementia. The biggest risk factor for developing a form of dementia is aging. In fact, 20% of 60 year olds have dementia and that rises to 45% by age 85. This disease requires the need to have others involved to monitor and to assure the individual’s health, safety and involvement in activities. Family and friends who live close by or long distance may offer assista

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Are Caregivers by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia P

With Father’s Day approaching here are some gift ideas for Dads who are caregivers. Thinking about the different challenges that many male caregivers face, here are gift ideas for that super hero, Dad. A Second Set of Hands- hire outside assistance to supplement Dad’s caregiving responsibilities Meals- bring prepared meals that can be served or frozen for future use Cleaning Service- hire a regularly scheduled cleaning service Emotional Support- go with Dad to a monthly care

What’s the Buzz About Caregiver Fatigue by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practitioner

With all the responsibilities confronting caregivers along with balancing work, family, social and other responsibilities, it’s not uncommon to get overwhelmed and burnt out. This is now referred to as “caregiver fatigue”. Often caregivers get so involved in caregiving that they hit a breaking point. Here are some common signs of caregiver fatigue: Constant state of being tired Sense of hopelessness Health issues Physical symptoms Depression Retreating from others and activit

Creating a Life Inventory by Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD®

It’s 9pm. The phone rings and the voice on the other end says, “There’s been an accident.” Your 75-year-old parents were driving home from an evening out. A deer jumped onto the road and your father swerved to miss it. Instead of hitting the break, your father hit the gas pedal and crashed into a telephone pole. Thankfully, both of your parents were uninjured. What if your parents were injured in the accident? What if you needed to find their important documents, such a

Taking the Correct Medication at the Correct Time by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practit

As people age, they are often required to take more medication. In addition to prescribed medications, over the counter medications are also taken. For individuals with memory issues, remembering what to take, and when to take it can be a challenging. If an individual does show any signs of memory loss, completing these steps accurately can be too demanding. For safety reasons, someone needs to step in to pay attention to how medications are managed. Here’s what to look for:

Taking the Next Step by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practitioner

At the start of the holiday season I wrote an article suggesting that holiday gatherings are useful times to evaluate possible changes in the health and safety of an aging parent or relative. If you have assessed that there has been a change in cognitive functioning, the question is: What’s the next step? For starters: -Don’t panic and come across as a disciplinarian insisting upon immediate change; -Be mindful that no one likes to feel like they are being managed or that the

How to Manage Reluctance to Taking Medication by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practitione

As dementia progresses, individuals with this illness can resist taking medication. What can contribute to resistance or reluctance to taking medication can be caused by the individual’s confusion, lack of understanding, sleep problems, and/or restlessness. For some individuals, they hear what is being said i.e., “it’s time to take your medication” or here’s your medication” but can no longer comprehend and process what are the steps to be taken to “take medication”. To be ef

Holidays Are The Time To Check Up On Aging Parent by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Practit

When families live at a distance, the holidays can be the only time to assess how an aging parent or relative is doing. It is useful to use the time together to evaluate possible changes in health and safety. When visiting here are 6 areas of change to pay attention to: Change in weight Change in emotional state Change in cognitive functioning Change in energy level Change in mobility and gait Change in hygiene Change in home environment Indicators that there is a change in c

4 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia Pract

No one likes to think about it, much less talk about it. But at some point, your loved one may not be able to do the things he or she once did, such as driving, taking care of money or even managing a household. That can be a difficult reality for an older person to accept, so it's important that you discuss these matters with great sensitivity. A careless remark — no matter how well-intentioned — can be extremely hurtful. If you are tempted to say the following things, make

Distinguishing the Changes of Typical Aging From Dementia by Vivian Green Korner, Certified Dementia

Often I am asked what is the difference between normal aging and dementia. Although there are physical and cognitive changes for many as we age, most changes slow us down but do not interfere with our daily functioning. Here is a list which helps clarify the difference between normal aging and dementia which is disease based. Typical Aging Independence in daily activities Complains of memory loss but able to provide considerable detail regarding incidents of forgetfulness

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