Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale

It involves Breathing, Negative Vocalization, Facial Expression, Body Language and Consolability.

Identifying ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA in Your Loved One

Learning that your loved one may have a form of dementia can be a difficult and trying time.

Understanding Expressive Aphasia

Expressive aphasia involves difficulties with spoken language, written expression, or communication.

Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers

These organizations can help seniors and their caregivers find support and guidance.

Creating a Senior Care Plan

A care plan is an organizational tool outlining needs, actions, and responsibilities to ensure that seniors, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals know what to do on a daily basis.

Positive Conversations with Your Aging Loved One

The words we choose, as well as our tone, have a profound effect on someone who is dealing with failing health and loss of independence.

Advance Directives

A Plan for Long-Term Care

The journey begins with wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and conversations with those who are important to you.

Managing Medications of Seniors

For most older adults, taking medication is essential for managing serious health conditions.

Senior Moments or Alzheimer’s Disease?

Differentiating between normal memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease can be puzzling since the type of memory that is affected in day-to-day situations is also the kind affected in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Helpful Resources to Support People with PD and Their Families...

Cultivating a Sense of Purpose for People with Dementia

One of the best ways to improve your loved one’s quality of life is by helping them maintain a sense of purpose and value.

Stress Avoid The Care Snare!

The AARP Caregiver Stress Test measures your stress level today and over time.

Do I have Alzheimer’s Disease?

Brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are different from age-associated memory impairment. Note: this is not a diagnostic tool.