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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt: Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief: How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival: Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone
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Tag Archives: Nursing home
To Sue, or Not to Sue
Many nursing homes are asking patients to sign contracts revoking their right to sue for alleged abuse
When you send someone you love to a nursing facility, you likely trust that your loved one is in good hands. Nursing is a caring profession by definition, so why would you worry about your loved one receiving around-the-clock care? … Continue reading
The Pitfalls of Choosing Hospice Care
Why a nonprofit hospice may be a more sensible option when choosing end-of-life palliative care
What if you’ve cared for terminally ill loved ones until your resources have been exhausted? You are exhausted too, having taken on a role of a nurse while grieving over the impending loss. Finally a decision is reached to find … Continue reading
Hogewey: The Dementia Village That Embraces Late-Stage Alzheimer’s
Dutch town Hogewey is entirely inhabited by people who have Alzheimer's, and the patients are thriving
The little village of Hogewey in The Netherlands looks normal on the outside: 23 houses nestled around a community plaza filled with stores and park benches. But this village has a secret. Everyone living within its gates has late-stage Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Advanced Dementia, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Amerongen, Caregiving, Dementia, Hogewey, Nursing home
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Gerontechnology Solve the Problems of Aging in the 21st Century?
A new field of study looks at how technology can improve the lives of our elderly family and friends
Aging in the 21st century is a challenge that has never before been experienced by our elderly population due to the rapidly accelerating and unprecedented technological changes of modern generations. With difficulties such as decreased mobility, moving into an assisted … Continue reading
What is Elder Therapeutic Care Management? An interview with Kira Reginato
Kira Reginato discusses a holistic approach to end of life counseling
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Kira Reginato, a care manager from Creative Counseling. With over 15 years of experience in eldercare management, Kira has directed her own firm, Living Ideas for Elders, and has worked with older adults and their families … Continue reading
What is Geriatric Consultation and In-Home Assessment? An Interview with Mary Hulme
Mary Hulme on how understanding, education and communication elevate geriatric care
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Mary Hulme of Moonstone Geriatrics. Mary is a San Francisco native who “packed up her 1966 Mustang and headed to the University of California, Santa Cruz [to] receive her BA in Psychology”. When she returned to … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Death, Dementia, Eldery care, Geriatric, Health, Health care, Mary Hulme, Memory Loss, Moonstone Geriatrics, Nursing home, San Francisco
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