Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the …
Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the …
Herlinda Navarez has been there. Herlinda, who goes by Linda, is a community liaison for Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes. She speaks with caregivers who are …
Only now does Deborah Fisher realize she’s always been a caregiver at heart. She adopted and raised seven children. She gave birth to a daughter …
One Caregiver’s Experience with Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes In 2014, Wanda’s 87-year-old mother Constance suffered a stroke on a camping trip. Up to that …
Erika enjoys seeing her mother around the holidays. There are so many memories to share, like the fresh Christmas trees Erika’s mother always insisted …
Caring for an elder or a loved one with disabilities is a position many caregivers simply “find themselves” in. Often they have not made a …
Back in 2004, Joe Scopa was a busy fellow. He served as CEO of a law practice in Massachusetts and also played two nights a …
Serving as a caregiver for a family member is an extremely rewarding experience. Not only do you get to spend time with your loved one, …
As COVID-19 spread across the world in 2020, family caregivers had even more to worry about. Older adults and people with disabilities are …
Everyone has different expectations for the challenges that a caregiving role might bring, such as the difficulty of managing a loved one’s medical …
For many of us, the holiday season is a time of celebration, reconnecting with friends and family, and eating lots of delicious food. But for …
In Massachusetts, over 840,000 people care for a family member at home. See below for a collection of free resources, events and support groups for …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition for which a cure has not yet been discovered. It inflames a person’s lungs in …
Staying active and engaged is beneficial for both physical and cognitive health, so it’s particularly important for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to engage …
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, your daily responsibilities can be overwhelming, stressful, and isolating; even if …
There are plenty of devices out there that can be used to improve the lives of seniors. GPS trackers allow caregivers to keep an eye …
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also known as younger-onset Alzheimer’s, is the development of Alzheimer’s symptoms prior to the age of 65. A diagnosis is …
When your child has disabilities that require 24/7 care, caring for them at home might be the option that best suits their needs, …
For many family caregivers of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, programs that offer coaching and financial assistance through Home & Community Based Services make …
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), also called an irregular heartbeat or arrythmia, is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart (atria) flutter …
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. The disease currently affects over 6 million Americans, a number that is expected to rise to …
Gastroparesis, also known as “delayed gastric emptying,” is a condition in which the contents of a person’s stomach empty too slowly, resulting in bloating, …
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a type of stroke. It is sometimes referred to as a “mini-stroke,” because it can cause stroke-like symptoms. Some TIAs last only a few minutes. Some TIAs last up …
In December 2020, Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration launched an initiative to address an increasing need for services and supports for Hoosiers caring for …
May is designated National Nurses Month by the American Nurses Association. Nurses play a critical role at Seniorlink in efforts to care for our family …