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Consider the cost of homeowners insurance when comparing retirement community costs
February 11, 2025As we make plans and new goals for 2025, it’s a good time to look...
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The Gift of Love: How Long-Term Care Insurance Saved Our Holidays
February 10, 2025“Christmas wasn’t the same that year—but it was made bearable by one selfless act my...
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When Alzheimer’s Strikes: A Family’s Journey with Long-Term Care Insurance
February 7, 2025“The day my mother forgot my name was the day I realized we were not...
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5 Cold Weather Safety Tips
February 4, 2025Winter is here – and with it brings colder weather and shorter days. Cold weather...
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From Independence to Care: How Long-Term Care Insurance Changed My Father’s Final Years
February 3, 2025“My father was the most independent man I’d ever met, but watching him struggle without...
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A Grandfather’s Promise: How Long-Term Care Kept His Family Together
January 31, 2025“My grandfather always told us, ‘You take care of your family first.’ What we didn’t...
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Seniors and Kitchen Safety: Tips for the ‘Heart of the Home’
January 28, 2025A kitchen is often the central gathering place in the home. Family dinners, special occasions...
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Her Last Wish: A Daughter’s Heartfelt Plea for Long-Term Care
January 27, 2025“As I held my mother’s trembling hand, I realized her biggest fear wasn’t death—it was...
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Supporting Seniors Returning Home After Hospitalization: A Step-by-Step Guide
January 26, 2025When a senior loved one is discharged from the hospital, it can be an emotional...
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Understanding Sundown Syndrome
January 24, 2025When your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, they may become more agitated or confused in the late afternoon or evening. This is a common issue called sundowning that many people with memory loss experience. While it’s not clear what causes it, dementia does affect a person’s biological clock and circadian rhythm, causing dysregulation in the sleep and wake cycle. Understanding sundown syndrome, what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to best support your loved one when they’re sundowning will help you navigate it and take steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
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