Tips on Maintaining Intimacy With a Spouse Who Has Dementia
Tips on Maintaining Intimacy With a Spouse Who Has Dementia Guest post by David Virden It’s natural for couples to experience changes in their level of intimacy and sexuality over time, but when one partner develops dementia, the changes in physical and emotional...Does Medicare Cover the Cost of Care in an Alzheimer’s Facility
Question: My mother is currently in skilled nursing following a recent hospitalization after a fall. She has Alzheimer’s Disease and I don’t feel that we can care for her at home after her discharge. Will Medicare cover the cost of her care in an...
Gardening With A Loved One: Crops That Make the Most “Cents”
I have written several times about how gardening is a wonderful activity to share with an aging loved one. It’s an easy way for them to participate and feel that they are making a contribution. It’s also a calming experience for the caregiver. Gardening is...“Please Do Cry” – a poem
For the past couple of weeks, I have been participating in a “blog challenge”. In this challenge, we accept the opportunity to to challenge ourselves to write a blog post on a certain schedule. Most of the participants have chosen to attempt to write a...10 Tips to Help Make Your Home Healthier
In their new book “The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family From Hidden Household Dangers”, authors Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz share how modern living has helped to contribute to hidden household dangers. Here are just 10 tips from...Connect With Me
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