Tag archive for ‘caregiving’

Nursing Homes are no Longer just for the Aged

Nursing Homes are no Longer just for the Aged

Two decades ago only an estimated one percent of the population in a nursing home was under the age of 65. Now it is estimated to be closer to ten percent according to the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state.  Read the personal story of 45 year old Lori Hagedorn in this article from [...]

Care Giving Tips for Alzheimer Patients

Care Giving Tips for Alzheimer Patients

Taking care of a person with Alzheimer disease can be a hard and demanding job. An article on the La Dolce Living website gives a comprehensive list of information and advice that can help you doing this job. It covers tips from dealing with the diagnosis to communication and home safety.