Caregiver frustration and exhaustion can take a toll on your health. A support group can help caregivers manage their stress and find ways to get much needed time for themselves. The amount of responsibilities can become quite overwhelming, leading to…
Russo Law Group, P.C. has collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (“ADRC”) to host a monthly caregiver support group. It lends support and education among peers and provides referrals to individuals connecting them to people and resources within the community. We welcome caregivers,…
It is common for older adults diagnosed with dementia to lack the necessary resources to care for themselves over time. If you or a family member has received a dementia diagnosis, begin immediately to discuss and seek guidance for future…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable for older adults. This year the week-long national health campaign is being observed from September 18th through the 24th. Falls among older adults are a big…
The overall goal of a support group is to provide guidance and assist in meeting the needs of the group. It lends support and education among peers and provides referrals to individuals connecting, them to people and resources within the…
Caring for a loved one with a long-term illness, such as dementia can be very rewarding. It also requires a lot of hard work and can take a toll on you physically, financially and/or emotionally. When caring for a loved…
Whatever the reason may be, many put off estate planning. Often times, we receive a call from someone stating their loved one has dementia and has no legal planning documents in place. At this time, whether or not they can…
Last Wednesday, March 30, 2016, we were inspired by Dr. Susan Farella-Busch’s most thoughtful discussion on “life with dementia.” You could hear a pin drop in the room of over 70 health care professionals at our Round Table Luncheon at Puglia’s of Garden City.
Sometimes, you find yourself in a place where you never thought you would be. We are all getting older and with that we are caregivers; we suffer the loss of loved ones.
One of the greatest concerns caregivers who tend to people with cognitive problems have is how to prevent wandering. Wandering is a risk associated with many conditions, such as autism, Down syndrome, and dementia. Dementia, which can result from Alzheimer’s…