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Communication & Parkinson’s Disease

June 30, 2016
"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can...
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Quality of Life…What Does That Mean?

May 10, 2016
How does one define "quality of life?" Three little words with different meanings, contexts and perceptions. There are many...
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Managing the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: Dyskinesia

May 1, 2016
According to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous...
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Tips on the Value of Art Therapy for Loved Ones with Memory Loss

March 17, 2016
According to the Mayo Clinic and the Alzheimer’s Association, art therapy can open doors to self-expression and...
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Analysis of a Power of Attorney and Statutory Gifts Rider

January 19, 2016
 By: Salvatore Di Costanzo, Esq. The Power of Attorney (“POA”) and Statutory Gifts Rider (“SGR”) are two of the...
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Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets

January 12, 2016
By: Salvatore M. Di Costanzo, Esq. Online social media has become commonplace in our society. Simply consider that there...
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VA Aide & Attendance Benefits: Helping Our Veterans Pay for Senior Living and Care

January 9, 2016
Peggy Chacon, Business Manager at The Kensington, an enhanced Assisted Living or Memory Care residence located in the...
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Opening Locked Doors for Seniors with Dementia

November 16, 2015
Somewhere in my readings about seniors and dementia, I came across a suggestion to use tangible objects as a way to unlock...
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Sundowning and Appropriate Intervention Techniques

October 16, 2015
A Helpful Scenario for Family Members and Caregivers... Its 4:00pm and our residents with Dementia living in our Memory Care...
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Navigating Visits with Those in Late Stage Dementia

July 6, 2015
Dementia is progressive. In late Stage Dementia one can expect to lose the ability to communicate with words, increased...
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Creating a Healthy Mind

March 11, 2015
Creating a healthy body and mind, a phrase we often hear in relation to a healthy life. We spend time creating a healthy...
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Aging in Place is Made Possible at The Kensington

April 27, 2014
In a traditional sense, “aging in place” refers to living where you have lived for many years, utilizing resources,...
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