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ms-Cynthia started the topic Background checks on caregivers in the forum Caregiver Advice & Resources 7 years, 11 months ago
I’d like to find someone to conduct background checks on potential caregivers for my 85-year-old father. How do I find a reliable and honest service to conduct these checks?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Brushing teeth and dry mouth in dementia parent in the forum Caregiver Advice & Resources 7 years, 11 months ago
My mom suffers from dementia and I help her with her daily dental care. I have a question about the process of helping her with brushing, with dry mouth etc? Are there any particular processes or items, like special toothbrushes, etc., that would be helpful?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Pay for live-in caretakers in the forum Housing & Care 7 years, 11 months ago
What do live-in caregivers get paid, normally?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Sundowner’s Syndrome in the forum Health & Well-Being 7 years, 11 months ago
What is sundowners? Is going to bed at 1pm considered sundowners?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Abusive behavior toward caregiver by senior with dementia diagnosis in the forum Housing & Care 7 years, 11 months ago
Is it normal for someone with dementia to say hurtful, hateful stuff and then deny they said it?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Pros and cons of smaller v. larger assisted living facilities in the forum Housing & Care 7 years, 11 months ago
We have a choice between a small group facility (8-bedroom) and a larger facility across town (100+ residents). What are the advantages and disadvantages of smaller vs. larger assisted living facilities?
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Suggestions on clocks with large displays in the forum Health & Well-Being 8 years ago
Hi everyone. My dad is elderly and has trouble reading his clock and seeing the time accurately. When it’s 8 pm, he thinks it is 8 am. This is causing a lot of hassle! Sometimes he takes a shower and his medications at the wrong time! Does anyone have a recommendation for a clock that shows AM and PM in really BIG letters on the face of the c…[Read more]
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ms-Cynthia started the topic Siri for drug /medication / pharmaceutical information in the forum Health & Well-Being 8 years ago
My grandma LOVES Siri on her iPhone! We really wish there was an app that used Siri to answer her drug questions or to help her keep track of all of her medications. The WebMD app is too complicated for her. Does anyone know of a medical information app that uses Siri or a pharmacy app?