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August 28, 2019

Teaching Happiness to Dementia Caregivers Reduces Their Depression and Anxiety

Caring for family members with dementia is on the rise, and it causes significant emotional and physical stress that increases caregivers’ risk of depression, anxiety and […]
July 25, 2019

Caregiver Champion is Celebrating our 6th year in business

It is hard to believe we are now in our 6th year of business.  Our staff has grown to one of the finest multi-disciplinary teams I have […]
July 16, 2019

The Absolute Necessity of Patient Advocacy

I was recently contacted by the Trib to comment on a story all too familiar in our current healthcare climate. Our healthcare system is complex, and […]
June 29, 2019

Wandering Case Study

Six out of 10 people with Dementia will wander.  It’s important to note that wandering and/or getting lost is common among people with dementia and can […]
June 29, 2019

Home Dementia Exercise Program Increases Abilities & Improves Symptoms

Love to Move is a chair-based exercise program designed specifically for seniors with dementia. It was developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) and inspired by […]
June 29, 2019

5 Tips for Dealing with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia Care

Caring for someone with Dementia or Alzhiemer’s is a very stressful job that comes with a myriad of emotions, both positive and negative.  Often the negative […]
April 23, 2019

Common Sense Rules for Improving Nutrition

Sue Wilson, Certified Digestive Specialist Clearly, nutrition is critical to maintaining our health, both physically and emotionally. However, keep in mind that we don’t want to […]
April 23, 2019

60 Aging & Disability Advocacy Organizations Ask Congress to Extend Spousal Impoverishment Protections

The Spousal Impoverishment protection that was set to expire on March 31st was extended because Congress never got a chance to address the issue.  Medicaid’s “spousal […]
April 23, 2019

The Financial Hardship Faced by Older Americans Needing Long-term Services and Supports

One quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries spend 20% or more of their income on out-of-pocket health expenses and premiums.  Studies indicate that this increases the need […]