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Joan Garbow and Associates, LLC > Joan’s blog > seniors
13Dec, 2018

How to plan a 90th birthday party for a person with dementia

Joan Garbow
Aging Life Care, assisted living, birthday, dementia, homecare, nursing home, party, seniors Eldercare issues, Environment, Health Basics, Lifestyle
It’s a big milestone birthday, and you want to do something special, but there are some important considerations when planning a party for a person with dementia.

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21Sep, 2018

What to do when finances are running low

Joan Garbow
Aging Life Care, assisted living, expenses, high cost, homecare, nursing home, seniors Eldercare issues, Environment, Health Basics, Lifestyle

When families contact me for help and planning, one of the concerns expressed is the rapid depletion of funds while paying for care.  It is a complex problem to solve.

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23Aug, 2017

Driving at the limit

Joan Garbow
Aging Life Care, auto safety, crashes, Driving, seniors Eldercare issues, Environment, Health Basics, Lifestyle, Safety

In my work with seniors and their families, I come across quite a few older folks who are still driving. And while many of these drivers are still competent behind the wheel, too many show warning signs of decreased ability.

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16Aug, 2017

Virtual travel with seniors

Joan Garbow
Aging Life Care, Google Street View, seniors, Virtual reality Eldercare issues, Health Basics, Lifestyle

Older people who have cognitive issues often respond very positively to sensory and visual stimulation. Consider these tips as you visit or spend time with people who might be hard to have a conversation with.

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  • How to plan a 90th birthday party for a person with dementia December 13, 2018
  • What to do when finances are running low September 21, 2018
  • Driving at the limit August 23, 2017
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