Seven Tips to Create or Find Respite Care By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory Once a caregiver has recognized the need for a respite the next step is to find a way to get it! Fortunately, caregivers are…
Elderly and Medicaid Waivers in South Carolina
Experience the Kindness of Waivers in the Palmetto State By Regina Woodard for Assisted Living Directory Make sure to have a glass of water and fan with you while sitting on the porch when you’re in South Carolina. The…
Seven Signs a Caregiver Needs Respite
Seven Signs a Caregiver Needs Respite By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory Caregiving can be tough work. That is not to say that we cannot or would not do it but it is important to acknowledge the truth:…
10 signs that you might have Parkinson’s disease
By Dr. De Leon 10 signs that you might have Parkinson’s disease Being a neurologist, the first quarter of the year is always the busiest and most exciting time for me. This is because I get a chance to raise…
Go RED & Keep your Brain Healthy and Strong
This February Going RED to Keep your Brain Healthy & Strong: By Dr. De Leon I can’t believe that the holidays have zoomed by and we are now entering the month of February! As we begin to plan for Valentine’s Day…
Rhode Island’s Medicaid Waivers & Senior Programs
Help for Residents in Little Rhody By Regina Woodard for Assisted Living Directory This page details Rhode Island’s Medicaid Waivers, as well as other comprehensive senior programs and services. One of the smallest states and one of the original 13…
Maintaining A Positive Attitude as a Caregiver
This post includes a video ‘mini-interview’ with our contributor, and caregiver extraordinaire Trish, on how to maintain a positive attitude as a caregiver. I honestly don’t know how some people do it. They manage to get so much done, balancing…
Medicaid Waivers in North Dakota – An Overview
By Regina Woodard for Assisted Living Directory People may not know about the history of North Dakota, with the state possibly known for that movie set in one of its largest cities. But the 39th state has seen a remarkable…
Speech Therapy’s Role in Senior Care
By Dr. De Leon Many of the senior residents currently living in a nursing home and/or assisted living facilities experience some type of medical problem which hinders their ability to communicate needs and desires in an effective manner. Subsequently, many…
Moving Tips for Busy Caregivers – Part 2
Two Moves, One Month and a Surgery – Oh My! Part Two By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory Moves! Moves are challenging enough but add in caregiving duties and it can really drive a person to binge on…
