Archive for Month: December

Finding Senior Living for an Adult with a Mental Health Condition

by Candy Cohn, CSA® Candy Cohn’s father was in his late 80s when he unintentionally stopped taking his medication for bipolar disorder. During this time, he experienced a significant mental health crisis that resulted in hospitalization and intensive treatment....

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Working with a Certified Dementia Practitioner

by Beth Friesen, RN CCM CSA CDP CADDCT Seniors living with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia experience a unique aging journey, as memory loss affects every aspect of their day-to-day lives. Certified Dementia Practitioners® (CDPs) are specially...

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Medication Management Woes

Med Management Woes

As we age, the number of prescription bottles on the shelf seems to increase with each passing year. They are a reminder that we are no longer 25 and able to breeze through the day without managing our blood...

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Dementia Friendly Home Modifications

Dementia Friendly Home Modifications

Dementia Friendly Home Modifications Did you know that the living space design can actually help someone with dementia function at a higher and more comfortable level? Senior living apartments containing certain thoughtful design elements and up-to-date technology can make...

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