[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/I26Wxt9ND28′] In today’s hurried world, it’s hard sometimes to slow down. With our elderly, we really need to do that. We need to not rush them. Today we’re gonna talk a little bit about…
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Advance Directives – Part 2
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/B7uD7x_Tk3Q’] In part one of this two-part series, we discussed the Advance Directive and what it may contain. Now we will go into it a little further and discuss how to make sure that…
Advance Directives – Part 1
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/qZUVPJ6n1y0′] This is the first of a two part series that will shed a little light on what an advance directive is and how they can be effectively created, stored and applied. Welcome to…
Aging in Place
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMwjjKMhxhg’] When asked, the majority of seniors would answer that they’d like to stay in their homes as they age. There are many benefits of aging in place, and today we’d like to talk…
Bathing with Dementia
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/MAnhlikMt4Y’] It’s not uncommon for a senior suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s to become resistant to bathing. It’s also very frustrating for a caregiver. Today we’re gonna talk about a few tips to handle…
Thoughts on the New Year
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/971ajI0HB8A’] Every new year brings with it a renewed desire to set objectives. Join me as we explore ways to go about it with intention and purpose to successfully meet your goals. Welcome to…
Reducing Loneliness in Elders During the Holidays
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OemEbzyTPA’] We all know that this holiday season has a very different feel for everyone than in years passed. More seniors will be forced to spend the holidays alone, so join me to chat…
Conversation with the Elderly
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9TjG394WrE’] Having a conversation with someone you don’t know very well can be stressful enough. But if that person’s an elderly person, it can be even more awkward. Today we’re gonna talk about some…
Holidays and Memory Loss
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/gSjAlQBEfb4′] Holidays can be meaningful and enjoyable for someone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and for their families. But they can also be very stressful. Today we’d like to talk about the holidays…