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The Forgetting Disease
Dementia is hard ... hard for the person who has it and even harder for their family. There was a doctor who specialized in the disease...

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Jun 2, 20204 min read


Helping Veterans and their Spouses with Home Care
While we all had the opportunity during Memorial Day yesterday to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, today I started...

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May 26, 20205 min read


Private Caregiver or Home Care Company?
Many families make decisions “on the fly” during a crisis. Here's some pros and cons to help you make an informed decision on care.

FAVOR Team
May 7, 20204 min read


Responding to Repetition
People with Alzheimer's may repeat things ... a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This...

FAVOR Team
Apr 27, 20203 min read


Virtual Excursions: Visiting the World from Home
It’s now possible to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of home. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best virtual trips for you!

FAVOR Team
Apr 3, 20205 min read


3 Tips for Siblings Caring for Aging Parents
These emotionally-charged situations tend to bring out conflicts and old family issues. We found a helpful article from Family Caregiver...

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Mar 31, 20203 min read


Are You Happy? If You Are, You May Just Live Longer
If you could wish for just one thing, would it be happiness or a long life? Given what researchers tell us, one is likely to produce the...

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Dec 6, 20196 min read


Step-by-Step Guide for Getting Up from a Fall
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 people age 65 and older fall each year. And, falling once doubles the chances of falling again....

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Nov 20, 20193 min read


15-Minute Home Test Detects Early Signs of Dementia
If you suspect that your older adult is having problems with memory, thinking or judgement, you may want them to take the SAGE test for...

FAVOR Team
Oct 29, 20192 min read


Explaining Dementia to Children
Dementia can be a difficult subject to talk about. Especially when you are trying to explain the condition to a child. You might wonder...

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Oct 21, 20195 min read


Protect Your Loved One from Elder Abuse
Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or caregivers are mistreating them or stealing from them. In...

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Oct 17, 20194 min read


There's Always Room for Laughter
Funny moments can happen while you’re caring for an older adult. Of course, chronic illnesses and devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s...

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Oct 10, 20192 min read


Tips to Reduce Challenging Dementia Behavior during Hospital Stays
Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing environments that are full of strange people,...

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Oct 3, 20195 min read


FRIDAY FIVE: Ways to Introduce Home Care to Seniors
As a family caregiver, you desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you...

FAVOR Team
Sep 6, 20192 min read


Keeping Aging Parents at Home
People often say, “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home” or “Dad told me he never wanted to live in one of those places.”...

FAVOR Team
Aug 28, 20193 min read


FRIDAY FIVE: Signs It's Time to Consider Home Care
Wondering how to tell when it's time to make a change? Today's blog may help!

FAVOR Team
Jul 19, 20195 min read


Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
It's gotten so hot recently! For seniors who have a higher sensitivity to heat, a little more caution needs to be exercised when it comes...

FAVOR Team
Jul 10, 20193 min read
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