Dear Angel,My mom just moved to a nursing home and I want her to be happy and comfortable. Although she seems content, she has asked once or twice about returning home. What are the best ways to address this? Also, how can I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can Used Pacemakers be Donated to Pets?
January 7, 2025 by
Dear Raider,In early December, I came across a post on Facebook that showed an X-ray of a dog with an implanted pacemaker. The post read:“If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Giving Back this Holiday Season
December 18, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,The holidays are my favorite time of year. This year, my family will exchange gifts as normal, but we are realizing that we have way too many things. We are a bit late for this year, but in the future, we’d … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making Thanksgiving Memorable with Grandchildren
November 27, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Happy Thanksgiving! My grandmother is joining us for dinner this year, as she does every year, but this year is different. She was diagnosed with dementia and it’s gotten progressively worse. I’d really … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
November 20, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virginia Department of Veterans Services Releases New Online Resource to Support Veterans and Military Families
November 13, 2024 by
Dear Angel,I am a veteran who resides in Northern Virginia. I know there are lots of resources available in our state, but I’m not sure how to find them all. Is there one place that I can look online to find all of the … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: November is National Family Caregivers Month
November 6, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Halloween for Seniors with Dementia
October 30, 2024 by
Dear Hayek, Halloween is tomorrow night. Recently, my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moved in with our family. I am concerned about how she will react to all of the commotion of kids in costume ringing the doorbell, my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
October 9, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about?Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Dementia Resource for Caregivers Now Available
October 2, 2024 by
Dear Raider,I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]
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