Alzheimer’s stories- As a mandated reporter how should you approach verbal abuse while staying anonymous? September 26, 2020Title says it all, cna has been a straight b to residents in our living community, this is there home it's not acceptable, but I wish to stay anonymous, a nurse friend of mine already sent me a link and I've found a few sites.. Curious about our resources in the supportive living community and […]
- Who needs a laugh? Here's my sad/funny story. September 25, 2020The intake nurse asked my dad (who refused to take his meds half the time) about his blood thinners. He responded with absolute seriousness, “I don’t take them because I have to. I just like to!” Do you have a story like this? We have a gift (worth $97) for you! If you are caring […]
- Doing a walk for my mom September 25, 2020Doing the alz walk for my mom this yr. I am almost to my goal oh donations. My deadline is oct 3 if anyone wants to help a great cause please do http://act.alz.org/goto/mariannecraft submitted by /u/ShakikuMizu [link] [comments]
- Caregiver Meltdown - Caregiver Redemeption September 24, 2020In our household, dementia is never one thing; meltdowns and redemption go hand in hand. Escape from Momcatraz If you can't say something nice... submitted by /u/LicketyGlitz [link] [comments]
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The Aging Body
The body goes through many changes starting at adolescence. As a person ages the brain, eyes, ears, mouth, smell, heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, bladder, colon, metabolism, and so on starts to change. The body functions start declining which affects reproductive organs, blood, cells, tissues and so on. To slow aging one must exercise, eat right …
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Growing older and learning from your mistakes is a clear sign that our brain is improving. The brain will improve as we learn. In return, it helps us to live a better life. We live longer and learn new skills that help us to develop a healthier way of living. Our brain has learned a …
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Healthy Aging Starts with Stress Reduction
People are often unaware of what stress can do to their body and mind. Stress is bad for the heart. Stress will give you headaches, or make you feel depressed. Stress can do many harmful things to your body and mind, yet in some instances stress is good. Balancing stress is the key to living …
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