Tips and Advice Archive

“Love, Loss and Laughter: Seeing Alzheimer’s Differently”

Posted on February 16, 2012 | No Comments
This book provides readers with the important reminder that: behind every case of cognitive decline, there is a story and a real person.
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Effects of Creative Arts on Psychological Wellbeing

Posted on January 16, 2012 | No Comments
We are all familiar with the notion that creativity can improve disposition. But over the last decade, studies have helped validate this belief by providing scientific insights on the effects it can have on functions of the brain.
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Holiday Tips for the Memory-Impaired

Posted on November 23, 2011 | No Comments
Supportive resources and careful planning can help ring in a joyful season for those with dementia and their families .
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Creating Joy, Celebrating Life: The Importance of Holiday Traditions

Posted on November 15, 2011 | No Comments
“Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as... as a fiddler on the roof!” - Tevye .
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Making Your New Environment Feel Like Home

Posted on September 2, 2011 | No Comments
Transitioning into a senior living community can be difficult, but making your new environment feel like home doesn't have to be.
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Brown University Finds Hospice Improves Care for Dementia Patients

Posted on August 3, 2011 | No Comments
A Brown Univ. survey of families with loved ones who died of dementia, found those who used hospice reported better care and quality of life
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Stephen Winner Shares Reflections on The Business of Aging

Posted on August 1, 2011 | No Comments
Silverado Co-founder and Chief of Culture, Stephen Winner was recently featured as an expert guest on The Business of Aging radio program.
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On Death and Dying: Stop Whispering and Start a Conversation

Posted on July 8, 2011 | No Comments
On Death and Dying: Stop Whispering and Start a Conversation By Michelle Seitzer of SeniorsforLiving.com Last month, I shared this post, Hospice: An Underutilized Resource, Obscured by Misconceptions, in which I did a little bit of hospice care myth-busting and shared my personal experiences with...
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Holiday Barbeque Tips for Family Caregivers

Posted on July 1, 2011 | No Comments
As we head into the 4th of July weekend, there’s no doubt that many of you will be celebrating the occasion with picnics, barbeques and family festivities. For those who serve as the primary caregiver for an elderly loved one, this time can serve...
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Harvard Health Publications: 10 Small Steps for a Healthier Heart

Posted on June 24, 2011 | No Comments
Change is an important part of living with heart disease or trying to prevent it. A jump in blood pressure or cholesterol earns you a lecture on healthy lifestyle changes. Heart attack and stroke survivors are often told to alter a lifetime of habits. Some...
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Silverado’s 24-Hour Live Chat and Hotline Receives Caregiver Friendly Award

Posted on June 13, 2011 | No Comments
Silverado Senior Living’s “24-Hour Live Chat and Hotline” will be recognized at this year’s Fearless Caregiver Conference for capturing a Caregiver Friendly Award in the category of Services that are designed to educate, inform, and inspire family caregivers. “This award is designed to help family caregivers...
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Hospice: An Underused Resource, Obscured by Misconceptions

Posted on June 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
Today’s guest post comes from SeniorsforLiving.com’s Michelle Seitzer. Before settling down as a full-time freelance writer, Michelle Seitzer spent 10 years serving in various roles at assisted living communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, then worked for several years as a public policy coordinator for the...
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Having the Talk

Posted on May 13, 2011 | No Comments
It's hard to imagine that we could ever lose the ability to make our own decisions and for many the disbelief can overwhelm the need to plan for later life years.
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Making Time for the Caregiver While Maintaining Quality Care

Posted on May 11, 2011 | No Comments
Those with an aging loved one know the challenges of going away as well as the emotional burden that is felt when that loved one is not able to come along. The emotion and guilt felt by the caregiver is even worse when their loved...
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Seniors Unprepared for Cost of Long-Term Care

Posted on May 9, 2011 | No Comments
A recently published study by the non-profit organization, Volunteers of America shares insight on the true cost of long-term care in America and the increasing financial strain that it has put on unpaid family caregivers. The survey additionally finds that the American public is largely...
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