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My Dad’s Dementia

Caring for my father shows the true importance of love As told to Lisa Fields Joliet resident Jennie Herrmann, 45, shares…

3 years ago

Music and Memory

Making music engages the brain and improves mood Nine residents at The Selfhelp Home, a senior living community in Edgewater,…

3 years ago

Wandering & Dementia

Tips to prevent a loved one from leaving home and losing their way Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease means…

3 years ago

Passive Neglect

Older adults are at risk when a caregiver fails to understand or meet their needs Colleen Morley trusted that her…

3 years ago

99-Year-Old Hands

When my grandmother, Mae, was 99 years old, I temporarily moved in with her. She was at the end of…

3 years ago

Spice of Life

Embracing cultural traditions engages seniors, honoring their heritage Above: Dipti Shah, Adult Daycare Services Coordinator, Universal Metro Asian Services. Photo…

4 years ago

Senior Saviors

Dispensing love and life lessons, grandparents step in to raise their grandchildren Above photo by Jim Vondruska: Diana Martin-Logan with her…

4 years ago

Addressing Cracks in Long-Term Care

With staff shortages and residents’ social isolation, what needs to change in our nation’s nursing homes? Undeniably, the pandemic has…

4 years ago

Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

When Ann learned about a test that could reveal whether she had a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the…

4 years ago

Pawsitive Connection

In a purr-fect pairing, pets bring love and companionship to older adults When her Arlington Heights retirement community locked down due…

4 years ago

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