Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects approximately 15-20% of people age 65 or older, with a slight but noticeable decline in memory and thinking... Keep Reading
About Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
As more people are living with some form of dementia, questions abound about different types of dementia, such as, "What is the difference... Keep Reading
Understanding Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia. It's referred to by some as a "plumbing problem" in the vascular system,. Keep Reading
Tips for Talking to Your Senior Parents About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Adults age 65 and up and/or individuals with pre-existing health conditions (i.e. diabetes, asthma, etc.) are at the greatest risk of serious illness. Keep Reading
About Lewy Body Dementia
Being a family member of a loved one with a Lewy Body diagnosis often leads to wondering what to expect and how to manage care tasks as the disease pr... Keep Reading
6 Socially Distanced Winter Activities for Seniors
Winter is here, and some of us are already experiencing those colder temperatures. As even chillier weather rolls in, seniors become more limited in.. Keep Reading
Documents to Prepare With Your Older Loved One
Important paperwork and documents are markers of adulthood, and they become even more important as we age. While we should all strive to have our... Keep Reading
The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
It’s the second leading cause of blindness in the world – glaucoma. It affects more and more people every year. It is predicted that... Keep Reading
About Mild Cognitive Impairment
Many families wonder what the difference between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is and what can be expected as MCI progresses.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones wondering what to expect. While the disease progression. Keep Reading
What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has made that more challenging. Phone calls and emails... Keep Reading
About Vascular Dementia
People with vascular dementia have unique needs that can be supported in the home. However, as the disease progresses, new challenges can arise. The g... Keep Reading
Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month: How Home Care Can Help
November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Millions of nurses, home care aides and key staff members provide care in the homes of older adults, those... Keep Reading
'I try to make life easier': Palm Beach Gardens Caregiver Earns National Recognition Amid Pandemic (The Palm Beach Post)
Luiz Guzman, a grandfather from West Palm Beach, was named Caregiver of the Year by ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services.... Keep Reading
How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding and frustratingly challenging. Under the best... Keep Reading
ComForCare of Palm Beach, FL, Employee Recognized as 2020 Caregiver of the Year
ComForCare Franchise Systems, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at the company's 18th annual... Keep Reading
How to Get Your Parent to Accept Help at Home
By Bill Woods, ComForCare of Washtenaw/Downriver
When it comes time for your parent to get more assistance at home with cleaning,... Keep Reading
What Family Caregivers Should Do if They Contract COVID-19
Caregiving for an older loved one can be challenging, and the current pandemic makes it even more so. Older adults (especially those with... Keep Reading
About Alzheimer's: A Video Series
As more people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) families often wonder what they can do to manage challenges that arise and if what they’re... Keep Reading
12 Questions to Truly Connect With Older Loved Ones
Have you ever heard that you are the main character in your own story? For most of us, we are the protagonists, and everyone else is acting as a... Keep Reading
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