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Oh Crap, Mom has a new Love Life! Now What?

An elderly parent or loved one with a newly active love life can raise concerns with adult children. Some may fear Dad’s new girlfriend is too young or wonder about the strange man who has paired up with Mom who has dementia. When our loved one’s competence has been compromised these concerns can be legitimate […]

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Why Romance and Seniors Go Hand in Hand

To honor the month most focused on matters of the heart, we’re exploring the world of dating and love among seniors.  It wasn’t long ago that common perception defined romance among seniors as an odd or unwise choice, perhaps even, a result of dementia.  But that has changed—for a lot of reasons. Let’s look at […]

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How Will You Spend the Holiday?

With Veterans’ Day quickly approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about how to spend this day with your client. Whether your client served or not, this is an important day to all and can be celebrated by all.   You can use this week to gain insight on your client. As with all […]

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Caregiving Stress Part II: It Hits Women the Hardest

The health profession defines caretaker’s stress syndrome as a debilitating condition brought on by unrelieved, constant caring for a person with a chronic illness or dementia. It is beginning to be recognized as a serious health issue, but it is still rarely discussed. The medical profession has only recently become aware of the toll that […]

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Alaska is Aging: Our Elders Will Need our Help

Alaska has always enjoyed a youthful population. It’s partly our young military but beyond even that, our state has always attracted laborers and adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts who tend to be starting out in life--in their twenties and thirties. But along with the rest of the country, even Alaska is getting older. We know how […]

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