March 30, 2016

Change Your Game: Communicating With The Cognitively ImpairedWe have all heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Unfortunately, we may have also heard someone with cognitive impairment described as ‘crazy’. This could not be more inaccurate and offensive. In terms of communicating with

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March 23, 2016

Crisis Management Life is full of choices. From the model car that we drive, to the brand of bread that we make sandwiches with, we have options. But when facing a crisis involving a loved one’s medical needs, we tend to automatically trust that the first option is the best. Here are three reasons why

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March 16, 2016

Do They Need Assisted Living or a Skilled Nursing Facility?So perhaps your loved one needs care and assistance. The goal when figuring out care options is to choose the least restrictive environment for your loved one that we possibly can. However, perhaps in your case care in the home (either by yourself or using an

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February 4, 2016

How to Stop Family Bickering Over A Loved One’s CareThe dialogue below is common among family members trying to manage a loved one’s care and arguing about the best and most reasonable way to do so: “She just needs extra help around the house!” “No, you don’t know what it’s really like here since you never visit!” “Are

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February 3, 2016

Feel Free to Copy this image and print out your own Vial of Life Decals The Vial of Life – Preparing For a Medical EmergencyDo you have any allergies? Can you tell me what medication you are on and what you are being treated for? Who is your primary care doctor or specialist? How do

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