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Author: Starr Calo-oy

Along with her husband, Bob, Starr Calo-oy has cared for the elderly in their home as an alternative to nursing home care, for the past 15 years. They specialize in Alzheimer's disease and the other related dementias, the terminally ill and the general elderly public.

This couple discovered that the primary obstacle preventing families from turning over the care of their loved ones to a stranger for care, was guilt. After 15 years of personal family interviews, they have written "The Caring Caregivers Guide to Dealing with Guilt" to help families make this heart-wrenching decision.

An Alzheimer Victim

By Starr Calo-oy
  • Aging
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Eldercare
  • Home Safety and Modification
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues

This article is brief, but to the point. It gives the reason for wandering and tips to help the family cope with this troubling life pattern.

Anger, Violence, the Dementia Victim, and You

By Starr Calo-oy
  • Aging
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Eldercare
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues

This article explains situations that can cause an outburst of anger in the dementia victim to the family caregiver. It concludes with tips on how to deal with such situations.

Another Frustration for the Tired Family Caregiver: Hoarding

By Starr Calo-oy
  • Aging
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Eldercare
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues

This article relates a family scenario in which hoarding has become a problem. It gives probable reasons for this characteristic of dementia victims. The article concludes with ten tips for family caregivers.

The Many Challenges of Sundowning

By Starr Calo-oy
  • Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Eldercare
  • Homecare - Home Health Care
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues

This article answers the questions: 1) What is sundowning? 2) What causes sundowning? 3) How can I lessen the symptoms of sundowning for my loved one?

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