“My uncle recently had a “brain bleed” they are attributing to a long history of uncontrolled blood pressure. When I went to see him, I was shocked to see how much he had declined with his memory. Is there hope for him to regain his prior abilities?” – Seth from Acworth

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Thank you so much for reaching out and I am so sorry to hear of the recent concerns with your uncle. With any type of traumatic brain injury – there […]

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“I do not know how to handle all the free “advice” I am receiving from everyone about how I should provide care for my mom. It is coming from those who know our situation and others who are barely acquaintances. Before I scream at the next person who tries – please help!” – Mary from Cumming

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Thank you so much for reaching out. In most families, there are only a select few that provide the majority of “hands-on” care to an aging loved one. However, those […]

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“I think I am going to hire a private caregiver for my dad through my church. Is that a good idea?” – Danny from Cartersville

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Thank you for your question! Many people need to hire an in-home caregiver for their loved one. This might be for a few hours a day to 24 hours a […]

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“I keep hearing the word “Palliative”. What is this exactly and might it be helpful for mom?” – Joanne from Duluth

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Thank you for your question! Palliative Care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is a new “buzz” word in the healthcare community – but, has been an available type of medical care for those […]

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“I love to celebrate the holidays with my family – but, every year I find myself incredibly sad over my mom’s death and absence. It’s been years since I’ve lost her – however, it still hurts. Do you have any recommendations on how to get over this?” – Mary from Buckhead

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Thank you for your question and our sympathies to your loss. We are also very sorry for the pain you are experiencing – however, we agree with Dr. Alan Wolfelt […]

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