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COVID Concerns and Can-Do Attitudes for Senior Citizens

We may try to avoid it, shut it out, ignore it, and minimize it, but we can’t escape this COVID-19 pandemic. Thinking “happy thoughts” about it won’t make it go away, but our thoughts (and attitudes) have a lot to do with how we cope with this new, unexpected life.

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“Mom, Grandpa is acting funny. I’m scared!”

When dementia strikes an older family member in the Lehigh Valley area, the effect on children can be overlooked, especially when the children knew “Grandma and Grandpa” in earlier, more “normal,” days.

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Losing Sleep Over Losing Sleep?

Although the average person can lose sleep for various reasons, research has shown that Alzheimer’s patients have a greater tendency to experience altered sleep patterns that can keep them awake at night. It seems Alzheimer’s affects the brain in some unknown way.

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Memorial Day — A Day of Remembrance?

For many dementia and Alzheimer patients, this day may or may not mean anything. Every generation has its warriors, and they deserve at least a moment’s notice and recognition for their place in America’s history.

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How to Manage Mom’s and Dad’s Medications

Medications can turn on you if you take them in the wrong doses, at the wrong times, or don’t take them at all. This is a danger for older adults who may be taking multiple medications and may have memory issues.

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