Katherine Cocks stresses the significance of data collection and documentation in collaborating with doctors for accurate diagnosis. She encourages caregivers to track symptoms like headaches using tools like headache calendars and to share this information with doctors to inform their decisions. Caregivers can help doctors make more informed diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans by keeping accurate records.
Jul 20, 2024
1 min
10,000 American turn 65 every day. What Will Your Aging Story Be
Jun 1, 2024
4 min
Learn how the show will be changing due to a necessary course correction from the host.
Apr 3, 2024
4 min
How to assist those with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment to make decisions
Aug 22, 2023
10 min
Caregiving for a family member can take a physical and emotional toll. It is important to learn how to split the load to protect caregivers emotional and physical health.
May 7, 2023
12 min
This is the first of a series of episodes that deals with what are some first steps family members should take to assist someone with dementia. This episode focuses on safety.
Feb 26, 2023
11 min
A listener sent a question about dental care for a family member in the facility. Kathy will give you some pointers to help out.
Nov 21, 2022
10 min
Many times elderly spouses become a caregiver and the task becomes overwhelming and it is time to look at alternate living situations. Spouses then have to make the difficult decision to move one spouse into a facility.
Oct 20, 2022
13 min
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