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Long-Distance Caregiving: Smart Ways to Stay Involved

Living in a different suburb, city, or timezone from an ageing parent? You’re not alone. Staying connected with older loved ones when you live apart can be emotionally and logistically taxing. As more families …
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Avoid These 6 Dementia Communication Mistakes

When someone you love is living with dementia, even simple conversations can feel unexpectedly tricky. You may find yourself answering repeated questions and be unsure what to say.  If you’re supporting someone, avoiding these …
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Early vs Mid-Stage Dementia: What Are the Differences?

Dementia is a gradual, evolving process that affects each person differently. For families and caregivers, understanding the distinction between early and mid-stage dementia can help you plan better, communicate more clearly, and provide the …
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Living with Early Onset Dementia? How Elli Cares Supports You from Day One

Being diagnosed with early onset dementia before age 65 can bring major changes to how you work, communicate, and plan for the future. You might be juggling a job, raising children, or caring for …
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Caregiving Advice: How to Navigate Dementia Personality Changes

When a loved one is living with dementia, their personality can begin to alter in unexpected ways. Someone who was once calm and cheerful may become irritable, anxious, or withdrawn. These changes can be …
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Beyond Medication: Dementia Care Reminders To Help Each Day

What if a simple notification could spark a smile and bring comfort to a loved one living with dementia? Care reminders are sometimes seen as task managers: time to take pills, time for an …
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Why Protecting Your Mental Health As A Caregiver Is Essential

As a caregiver, the difference you make goes beyond the person you look after. It extends to helping families and your wider community. This responsibility can be incredibly rewarding. But it also places heavy …
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How Families Use Elli Cares to Stay Connected and Support Memory

When someone in your family is living with dementia, life can feel overwhelming. Routines fall apart. Conversations repeat. Once-simple tasks begin to feel unpredictable.  But supporting a loved one doesn’t need to feel stressful …
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Sharing the Care: Caregiving with Your Siblings

When a parent or loved one develops dementia, care responsibilities often fall on adult children. While many siblings approach this role with love and commitment, the realities of shared caregiving can lead to tension, …
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Supporting those who need it most: Uber Caregiver

Uber Health is launching its new service this summer: Uber Caregiver. This will enable users to add a caregiver to their Uber profile to coordinate rides, and deliveries, and track services in real-time, utilizing …
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