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Insightful Articles On Aging, Illness, & Injury-Related Care
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Recognizing PTSD Symptoms in Seniors Before They’re Overlooked
A car backfires down the street, and suddenly the person next to you stiffens. A whiff of smoke from a neighbor’s barbecue, and their whole demeanor shifts. For an older adult with a history of trauma, ordinary sights, sounds, or even scents can serve as jarring reminders of the past.
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Dementia Agitation Triggers: The Hidden Impact of Change
Sometimes the biggest shifts in dementia care happen without a single word being spoken. A lamp moved to the other side of the room. A jacket left on a chair. An unfamiliar voice drifting in from the kitchen.
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6 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Mistakes and What to Do Instead
You step into the role thinking you’ll rely on instinct. You skim a few articles, maybe talk to others who’ve been there, and you remind yourself to stay patient and calm. But Alzheimer’s care has a way of rewriting the rules—sometimes overnight. What worked beautifully last week may suddenly fall flat today.