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Ormond Manor
Dec 2, 20183 min read
Difficult Alzheimer’s Behavior: Dementia Experts Answer 4 Top Questions
Understanding what’s causing troubling behaviors reduces conflict Alzheimer’s and dementia are complex brain diseases that change a...
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Ormond Manor
Nov 27, 20184 min read
7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery
Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7 ways to...
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Ormond Manor
Nov 27, 20184 min read
Your Guide to Identifying the Right Medicare Advantage Plan Before Dec. 7
Every year, caregivers and seniors voice how confusing and time-consuming it can be to find the “right” Medicare Advantage plan that...
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Ormond Manor
Nov 17, 20184 min read
Wheelchairs for Seniors: 6 Main Types, Accessories, and Medicare Coverage
Did you know that there are many different types of wheelchairs, each with a variety of features? If your older adult needs a wheelchair,...
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Ormond Manor
Nov 7, 20182 min read
Overwhelmed by Caregiving? Use This Quick Coping Tip
This coping tip helps when caregiving is overwhelming Caring for an older adult means a lot of responsibility and worry. Feeling...
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Nov 6, 20182 min read
Do You Get Caregiver Criticism from Family or Friends? 3 Reasons Why
Why would someone criticize you as a caregiver? Caring for a parent or spouse is an even bigger challenge when family or friends feel...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 28, 20182 min read
Fun Activities for Seniors with Dementia: Storytelling with TimeSlips
Creative storytelling helps you connect with seniors with dementia Finding different ways to connect with seniors with Alzheimer’s or...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 23, 20184 min read
Managing Mom’s Finances? 5 Pros and Cons of a Financial Conservatorship
5 important things to consider before seeking a financial conservatorship If you have an aging family member who no longer has the mental...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 21, 20184 min read
What to Do When Someone With Dementia Lashes Out Physically
Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause aggressive or combative behavior. Your older adult isn’t doing this on purpose, but you still need to...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 19, 20184 min read
4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers
When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important task. Making...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 11, 20184 min read
5 Ways to Make Funeral Planning Easier
Funeral planning is something that most of us avoid. But helping your older adult make arrangements ahead of time means they’ll get the...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 4, 20183 min read
5 Top Tips Make It Easier to Help Seniors Get Dressed
Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday task that’s challenging for many older adults. A variety of health conditions can make...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 27, 20182 min read
Smart Mobile Devices Keep Seniors Independent
You’re not alone in caring for a family member Many caregivers are faced with a dilemma: Mom wants to stay in her own home, but you’re...
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Sep 23, 20182 min read
3 Traps to Avoid When Talking to Someone With Dementia
Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t carry on a conversation the same way they used to because of the changes in their brain....
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Ormond Manor
Sep 13, 20185 min read
Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs
Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our wallets. But a...
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Sep 11, 20183 min read
Caregivers, How to Know If You’re Stressed Out
Caregiver stress sneaks up on you Caring for an older adult is a tough job that naturally causes a lot of stress. But a big problem with...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 5, 20182 min read
How Many Residents Per Nurse in a Nursing Home? Use This Simple Look-Up Tool
Get the facts on staffing levels in nursing homes Well-staffed nursing homes (also known as skilled nursing facilities) provide better...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 3, 20184 min read
4 Steps to Calm Stress and Distress in Dementia to Make Care Tasks Easier
Note: This video is currently unavailable. In the meantime, we hope the descriptions of the video scenes below are helpful. Dementia...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 23, 20186 min read
8 Ridesharing Services for Seniors
For seniors, safe and reliable transportation is essential for staying independent and healthy. People need rides to get to the doctor,...
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