Hello! Welcome to Connecting the Community with Chris. We have an exciting podcast today with a very special guest, Sarah Barker. Sarah is a well-known senior advocate that founded Connect Our Elders which specializes in an advisory process for care for people over age 65.

https://affinityseniorcare.com/podcasts/

Some people in a palliative care program will get better and move on with their life. When people have a terminal condition - when death is expected. Palliative Care helps improve the quality of life of patients, caretakers, and loved ones.

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• Hiding the car keys often requires some creativity
• Having the conversation about “driving retirement” is intimidating,
• Car keys are a symbol of independence for American adults, which usually makes taking them away a daunting task for family caregivers
• A senior with mild cognitive impairment can still be very dangerous behind the wheel
• According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in 10 people with dementia will wander at some point during the progression of the disease.
• The early stage is one of the scariest times for seniors living with dementia. They often know that something is wrong, but they’re unsure what it is and afraid to talk about it.
• Be Patient and Understanding of the Disease

Learn more at www.affinityseniorcare.com