Buckley's for Seniors, LLC

11/18/2024

Note mention of the new “molecular” over-the-counter test now available.

If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, "What virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.

09/27/2024

Good info here on important changes to your online SSA account.

Virginia Beach Estate Planning & Elder Law

09/23/2024

A new children’s book to help kids navigate Alzheimers with compassion.

A Massachusetts author wrote a story teaching kids how to handle when a loved one is living with Alzheimer's.

09/16/2024

Buckley's is hiring companions for part-time work in the Arlington and Alexandria areas. Details are on the Buckley's for Seniors website and this NextDoor post. Please pass this on to those you know who might be interested in doing this very rewarding work with older adults.

09/05/2024

The 10-item questionnaire can be completed by a caregiver, friend or family member, and is brief enough to be printed on one page or viewed as a single screenshot, maximizing its clinical utility

A quick and effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to "gold standard" dementia tests used by clinicians.

08/02/2024

Great questions from the Teepa Snow team to help guide your search for residential placement for a person living withdementia.

07/31/2024

Impulssenter is a "care farm" for people with dementia just outside Oslo.Courtesy Julia HotzPeople with dementia may need some extra care, but many still want to work and have social lives.Henriette Bringsjord's parents started Impulssenter, a farm where they can do just that.Henriette Bringsjord gr...

07/31/2024

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark...

07/12/2024

Teepa Snow is offering an online Care Partner Support Series beginning August 7th where you can gain awareness and knowledge of care strategies to help you provide better care for a family member or friend living with dementia. Register here to find good ideas and much needed support:
https://shop.teepasnow.com/event/online-care-partner-support-series-five-weekly-sessions-beginning-aug-7-2024-sep-4-2024-7-pm-830-pm-et/

07/07/2024

A sage expert's take on Alzheimer's disease from the mind of someone who has it.

This Medical News article is an interview with retired neurologist Daniel Gibbs, who is living with Alzheimer disease.

07/03/2024

07/01/2024

Looking forward to the much-needed launch of Uber Caregiver.

The new feature, Uber Caregiver, can help get loved ones to doctor's appointments by tapping into health insurance benefits.