Guest Author R. Amanda Cooper M.A., Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona Through my research at the University of Arizona, I have talked to many individuals who are caregivers to a family member who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I find these caregivers inspiring. Despite the incredible challenges that come along …
Love Wins: A Study on Caregiving For a Spouse With Dementia Read More »
Watch a video of Dr. Corinne Self’s presentation “Navigating Memory Loss” invited as a speaker by the Alzheimer’s Association hosted at the Harmony Hospice Community Center.
Join the ElderHealth experts for this panel discussion: Putting Supports in Place Thursday, March 30, 2023. Preparing for the unexpected, anticipating change and making plans before a crisis is beneficial for the patient and the family. ElderHealth helps support patients during transitions and changes to plans. Receive valuable insights and answers to questions on this …
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Join Dr. Self and Amanda Cooper to discuss how to navigate a new dementia diagnosis in our current healthcare climate. This three-hour interactive talk will review several key factors of how to get an evaluation started, what an evaluation looks like and where you go from there. Learn how to start the conversation with a primary care physician …
What comes to mind when you hear the question, “So, what are you doing for the holidays?” The holiday season offers an opportunity to celebrate and gather, whether cooking and sharing meals with loved ones, participating in faith-based services, volunteering for local community organizations, or exchanging gifts. Yet for those who identify as caregivers to …
Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers Read More »
Americans are fiercely independent. Some seniors decide to move into a senior living community, especially after their spouse passes; and many do not. Some live with only a spouse or partner, while others will seek out relatives or companions. In the U.S., 27% of adults over 60 years old live alone. We often get phone calls from …
How to support your elderly parents with cognitive decline that live at home alone Read More »
Dementia Friendly Tucson is a newly formed nonprofit organization that hopes to create a version of dementia villages available for the growing population of memory care patients, their families, caregivers, and providers. Dementia Friendly Tucson’s founder is Kim Shea, PHD, RN, CHPN who has worked in various roles within the hospice field, eventually opening a …
The First of Its Kind in Arizona, Dementia Villages Are Coming to Tucson! Read More »
Join the ElderHealth team for another year supporting the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimers at 8:00 am on Saturday, October 22, 2022. We are so proud to be involved in this important fundraising event which directly supports the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. #ENDALZ #Walk2EndAlz #ElderHealth Why …
As our loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease progress in their illness, we may ask at what point it would be advisable to enlist the help of hospice. Hospice enrollment provides access to 24/7 care and support via regularly scheduled and as-needed nurse visits in person and by telephone. In Medicare’s own words – A hospice …
When To Start Hospice For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease Read More »
In 2020, it was estimated that there are 6.2 million people in the United States living with dementia. With the number of Americans aged 65 years and older increasing, this number is expected to reach 12.7 million by 2050. Despite the common knowledge that most people living with dementia are institutionalized, 70% of adults with …