Memory Care and Multigenerational Living
More and more there are older adults that live with family members in multigenerational households. Multigenerational households have two...
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- Nov 18
- 2 min
Practical advice for the Holiday Season
by Elizabeth Stolte, Care Navigation Team Social Worker The holidays are often filled with family, laughter, food, and fun. Although we...
- Nov 4
- 2 min
Apple or Orange? How to Speak to Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
by Jillian Pinks, RN Dementia is a progressive illness. Over time, it will change the person's ability to communicate, understand, and...
- Oct 28
- 2 min
What is the Sandwich Generation and how to Navigate it?
Adults aged 35-54, raising children under 18, and caring for their aging parents are considered the Sandwich Generation. Balancing...
- Oct 21
- 2 min
What is Burnout and Why is Everyone Talking About It?
You've seen the headlines lately. They read something like this, "Burnout is on the Rise." Burnout has been the topic of conversation for...
- Oct 14
- 3 min
Holiday Travel Tips When Your Loved One has Memory Loss
by Jillian Pinks, VirtuALZ Registered Nurse Do you enjoy traveling? Do you care for a loved one with dementia who loves traveling? Are...
- Aug 26
- 2 min
How to Support Your Parents as They Support Your Grandparents
By Janet Tressier, Care Navigation Team Researcher Maybe you have noticed that your grandparents need more help and depend more on your...
- Aug 19
- 2 min
The Common Symptoms of Depression
By Elizabeth Stolte, Care Navigation Team Social Worker Our loved ones will face many challenges as they begin to age. Certain conditions...
- Aug 12
- 2 min
How to Maximize Your Time at the Doctor's Office
By Janell Balderamos, Care Navigation Team Care Navigator Doctor visits can be daunting for both the patient and the Caregiver. Often our...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
How to Survive Being in the Sandwich Generation and Back-to-School
Sandwich Generation Caregivers often feel isolated by the modern demands of parenting and the decline of their loved one over 65. The...
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Nutrition for Memory? The Answer is Yes!
By Jillian Pinks, Care Navigation Team Registered Nurse Are you getting forgetful? Do you experience brain fog? Is there a history of...
- Jul 22
- 2 min
VirtuALZ Now Offering Monthly Subscription
Sarasota, FL – July 14, 2022* – VirtuALZ Care is now offering a monthly subscription for its groundbreaking virtual caregiver support...
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Summer Heat Survival Tips
By Janet Tessier, Care Navigation Team Researcher Summer is in full swing, and so are the hot temperatures and humidity! It is not always...
- Jul 8
- 2 min
What is a VirtuALZ Care Navigator?
A VirtuALZ Care Navigator is the first point of contact for all VirtuALZ Members. Care Navigators are trained to listen intentionally and...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Safety Tips for the 4th of July Weekend
Independence Day celebrations are starting this weekend as we gather with festive food and fireworks. Including your loved one with...
- Jun 24
- 1 min
5 Reasons to Join VirtuALZ
VirtuALZ is designed to be your long-term partner on your Caregiving journey. Our Dementia Care Team will get to know you, your loved...
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Caregiver Self-Care Checklist
It's easy to lose yourself in the midst of being a Caregiver and that can result in higher levels of stress. It can often feel selfish to...
- Jun 7
- 2 min
VirtuALZ Launches Innovative Caregiver Support for those Living with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Breakthrough, value-based care delivers Better Outcomes and Greater Impact for overwhelmed Caregivers and Medicare Advantage insurers...
- Jun 3
- 2 min
5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain
In 1983, President Ronald Regan initiated the observance of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month which is now recognized every June....
- May 19
- 2 min
Preventing Caregiver Burnout Is Critical
Supported and empowered caregivers make a difference Caregiver focused legislative actions underscore the need to better support those...