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What not to say to someone with dementia

What not to say to someone with dementia

"Your mother died twelve years ago." "You are wrong, Tylenol is the same as Acetaminophen. It doesn't matter." "For the fifth time your doctor's appointment is tomorrow at 10:00." "I am your husband not your father." Do not say any of these things in response to a...

How to know when outside help is needed

How to know when outside help is needed

What is the real problem? As we age, we may need more help to complete tasks that we may have been doing for decades. We may have been able to make meals for a family of five at one time, but now we struggle to make one nutritious meal. Maybe we could do errands and...

Crazy, touching stories about our work

Crazy, touching stories about our work

How we help people - the crazy, touching things we do When you are an Extra Daughter or Son you encounter many situations - some are touching, sad or hilarious. We have seen and done so much in the last few years. Here is a sample: Test drove and purchased a new car...

Anxiety is more than just nerves

Anxiety is more than just nerves

Anxiety is more than just nerves Anxiety in older adults is very prevalent yet this older population may see it as 'just nerves' or being a 'nervous Nelly'. The fact is that high anxiety is not a character trait but rather a mental illness that can be controlled with...

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