Living with Chronic Depression
By Julia Washington “I’ve been feeling less motivated in the mornings,” Tiffany, 39, said. For nearly a year, she’s been finding it...
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How to Cope with Stress
When You Can't Afford Therapy By Julia Washington “I woke up from a stress dream and that happens at least once a week.” Marie, 39, says....
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Nutrition and ADHD
by guest writer Julia Washington In my earlier years of motherhood, I worked and went to school full-time and felt I was failing to...
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Broken Heart Syndrome
written by Jillian Pinks, VirtuALZ RN February is American Heart Month and is an ideal time to focus on heart health awareness. Heart...
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How to Prepare for a New Doctor
Going to a doctor's appointment can be an overwhelming event for many. Due to the stress caused by some experiences at Doctor's...
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The Stress Cycle and How to Complete It
By Jillian Pinks, VirtuALZ Registered Nurse Taking care of your loved one, family, and everything in between can become very stressful...
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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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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...
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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...
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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, 20222 min read
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, 20222 min read
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...
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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...
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VirtuALZ Now Offering Monthly Subscription
Sarasota, FL – July 14, 2022* – VirtuALZ Care is now offering a monthly subscription for its groundbreaking virtual caregiver support...
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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...
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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...
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