Category Archives: aging

August 15, 2011

Celebrating A Life With Alzheimer’s

I found this touching letter written by a man battling Alzheimer’s.  The author’s son submitted the letter, which was written by his father nearly 10 years ago at the onset of the disease. …if I fight it and think positively … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2010

What Alzheimer’s Disease Has Taught Me (so far)

I’ve been in long term health care for 15 years now.  I’ve worked with and cared for numerous individuals and families who have been touched by the heartbreaking disease known as Alzheimer’s.   There have even been a few of my … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2010

ElderNews You Can Use (4-24-10)

ElderNews is a semi-weekly round up of links around the web that touch on topics of aging, death/dying and health care. Cognitive stimulation therapy helping dementia patients in the UK.    In the facility where I work, the recreation department has … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2010

Is Death More Taboo Than Sex?

It amazes me to think how far Western society has come in terms of medical advancement and technology.  Sometimes I question whether so much “advancement” is necessarily a good thing, but overall, there are a great deal of positives that … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2010

ElderNews You Can Use

ElderNews is a semi-weekly round up of links around the web that touch on topics of aging, death/dying and health care. Few are prepared for the heavy financial burdens of long term care.  Tips for planning elder care strategies and … Continue reading →

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