Salute to Senior Service (1 of 4)
Today's seniors are volunteering in big numbers and in big ways. They are engaged a variety of non-profits that reach many in need. The post Salute to Senior Service (1 of 4) appeared first on...
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The number of older Americans who volunteer is enormous. Their service has positive, far-reaching impacts on national quality of life and the economy. The post The Importance of Senior Service: Salute...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Senior Service: Salute to Senior Service (3 of 6)
The benefits of volunteerism are wide and varied. The need to help others and make a positive difference on the volunteers themselves. The post Health Benefits of Senior Service: Salute to Senior...
View ArticleEncouraging Service in Younger Generations: Salute to Senior Service (4 of 4)
Seeing how volunteerism makes a difference in many lives is a great way to encourage younger generations to help their communities The post Encouraging Service in Younger Generations: Salute to Senior...
View ArticleLong-term Alzheimer's Care Options
“Whatever happens to me, I don’t want to end up in a nursing home!” Ever heard your parents say that before? Older adults commonly express that wish, or some variation of it, fearing the possibility of...
View Article8 Memory-Sharing Activities for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Sharing “remember when” stories like these warms the heart of every family member in the room as those special moments of shared history are remembered. When a mind-altering disease like Alzheimer’s or...
View ArticleLoss of Attention Signals and Environmental Clues: Caring for the Entire...
Loss of attention signals & environmental clues may show your senior loved one is suffering the effects of aging. The post Loss of Attention Signals and Environmental Clues: Caring for the Entire...
View ArticleTips for Helping Alzheimer’s Patients Who Lack Proper Family Support
For individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, having loving spouses, children or grandchildren devoted to caring for them can make all the difference in the world. To senior...
View ArticlePatients with Dementia Deserve a Dignified Diagnosis
Every individual with Alzheimer’s has a diagnosis story. Receiving the news marks the beginning of a drastic life change for the individual and his or her family, and the way a doctor communicates that...
View ArticleI am a Caregiver
I am a caregiver. I am a caregiver who gave up my career to care for my mom. I am a caregiver who took on a second job to pay for care. I am a caregiver who lost my job because I missed too much work...
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