Author: Seton FitzMacken
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be difficult. Getting accurate information and dependable guidance and support is essential. Planning for health care, financial, and long-term care decisions brings peace of mind.
As Aging Life Care professionals, we focus on clients’ well-being and quality of life. We also understand the value of clients being informed and prepared, especially when health, cognition, or other circumstances change.
Preparation emerges as the key to embracing the evolving chapters of life while maintaining a sense of control and independence. …
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“It feels so isolating.” This is a common refrain I hear when talking to family care partners of persons living with dementia.
In surveys, support groups, and personal conversations, spouses, partners, and adult children caring for someone living with dementia express the need for a variety of services, especially for social and emotional supports. …
Changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementiaRead More »
What is a long-distance caregiver?
Anyone who cares for a parent, other relative, or for a friend can be a care partner. If you live an hour’s drive or more away from a person who needs your support, you’re a long-distance care partner or caregiver.
What can a care partner do from a distance?
Each situation is different, but a long-distance caregiver role may include: …