The Importance of Family in Aging Adults’ Lives Family plays an important role in the lives of aging adults. Having the love and support of family can help elders maintain a highRead More…
What is a Caregiver You’ve always heard the term ‘caregiver’, but aren’t exactly sure what a caregiver truly is. We have compiled a list of basic duties done by a caregiver shownRead More…
Benefits of Having a Caregiver As we continue to age with time, our health becomes more of a concern. We must learn to put ourselves and our health first. Often times, ourRead More…
Stages of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s, a type of Dementia, progresses slowly when diagnosed. There are generally three stages that occur: mild, moderate, and severe; according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Due to the factRead More…
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, now what? After the testing is complete, the doctor will review the results and share with the patient if they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s diseaseRead More…
Alzheimer’s 10 Signs and Symptoms Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. The most common sign of Alzheimer’s is memory loss. Specifically, memoryRead More…
Dementia Defined As defined by the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia is “a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life”. Many times, people think of DementiaRead More…
What to do if someone in your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Having a family member being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be a difficult time. Yet, there are many ways to helpRead More…
CLS Caregivers understand the challenges of “informal caregivers”. Informal Caregivers are usually family members that take care of an elder family member. They encounter many challenges and stresses in the operation ofRead More…