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Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 3: Diagnosing DementiaDementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 3: Diagnosing Dementia

How do doctors tell normal forgetfulness from dementia? A psychiatrist walks through the tests behind an accurate diagnosis.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 6, 2017
Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 2: Signs and Types of DementiaDementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 2: Signs and Types of Dementia

Not all memory loss looks the same. A psychiatrist explains the signs and different types of dementia to know.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 1, 2017
What is the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)?Elder Care Planning

What is the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)?

Caring for a wounded veteran carries real financial weight. How SCAADL compensation can ease the burden for eligible families.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 25, 2017
Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss?Dementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss?

Not all forgetfulness is the same: a psychiatrist explains what could really be behind your memory loss.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 23, 2017
In the News: Preventing Alzheimer’s May Become A RealityAlzheimer's Care

In the News: Preventing Alzheimer’s May Become A Reality

A study in Colombia could unlock a way to prevent Alzheimer's. What researchers are learning and why it matters.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 16, 2017
What is Medicare Part A and B?Elder Care Planning

What is Medicare Part A and B?

Medicare's parts confuse almost everyone. A clear breakdown of what Part A and Part B cover, and who qualifies for each.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 11, 2017
What is Medicare?Elder Care Planning

What is Medicare?

Turning 65 brings Medicare into the picture, and plenty of questions. Clear answers to the basics of how it works.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 6, 2017
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?Senior Health

Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Pneumonia hits older adults hard. Why the CDC recommends two shots after 65, and how to decide if you need them.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 30, 2016
In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.Dementia Care

In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.

A JAMA study found dementia rates in the US fell between 2000 and 2012: a look at what the data shows.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 28, 2016
What is Respite Care?Family Caregiving

What is Respite Care?

Respite care gives family caregivers a temporary break while a loved one stays in safe, professional hands.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 26, 2016
How to Make Eating and Drinking Easier for Aging AdultsSenior Nutrition

How to Make Eating and Drinking Easier for Aging Adults

Mealtime gets harder with age and tremors. The modified utensils and simple aids that make eating and drinking easier again.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 14, 2016
Caring Village’s 25 Days of Caregiver GiftsFamily Caregiving

Caring Village’s 25 Days of Caregiver Gifts

Twenty-five gift ideas caregivers actually want and need. Treat yourself, or the caregiver who never stops giving.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 12, 2016