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Posted on December 26, 2019 - Beth’s father is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Beth is usually careful that he doesn’t leave the house alone, but one night she forgot to lock the door, and in the morning, Dad was gone. Should she call the police? Before she could decide, the police called her. Although Dad had quit smoking 20 years before, this morning he had gone into a convenience store and walked out with two packs of cigarettes! Now he was at the police station.

Posted on December 24, 2019 - Michigan State University experts recently completed a study showing that poor sleep is not only unhealthy, but also can cause accidents!

Posted on December 19, 2019 - It’s that time of year when our nose can be as red as Rudolph’s! Researchers have various theories about why we’re more likely to catch the common cold in the winter. One reason is that all the holiday travel and activities raise our odds of encountering those germs. What should older adults do if they catch a cold?

Posted on December 17, 2019 - Author Francine Russo wrote the book (literally) about caregiving siblings. She shares some tips on what these brothers and sisters can do to make those holiday visits more harmonious. Spoiler alert: bring in an aging life care professional (geriatric care manager)!

Posted on December 12, 2019 - Whether your family celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other winter holidays, you are probably making plans right now for the festivities. If you are caring for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of memory loss, some advance preparation can help things go smoothly.