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Linda
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Linda Waechter is the Executive Director of the Edgewood Vista Hastings Memory facility. This is a 14-bed community that specializes in memory care. Linda comes to this position as an RN with experience in Long Term Care, Acute and Subacute Rehab, medical office nursing and psychiatric nursing. She is a certified Assisted Living Administrator.

CAREGIVER STRESS

Written By:  Linda @ Edgewood Vista
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress.  It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you.
 10 SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVE STRESS:

Denial about…

03 May 9:00 AM 0 Read More...

Planning the Day for the Person with Dementia

Written By:  Linda Waechter @ Edgewood Vista
Activities are the things that we do, like getting dressed, doing chores, playing cards and even paying bills.  A person with dementia needs assistance from a caregiver to organize the day.  These planned activities can create a sense of dignity and self-worth by…

01 Mar 9:00 AM 0 Read More...

........but, I'm so far away.

Written By:  Linda Waechter @ Edgewood Vista Senior Living
Long distance care giving can be made a bit more manageable and satisfying.  The National Institute on Aging has suggestions that will help you tackle some of the following issues.
Long distance care giving can range from helping Uncle Bill sort through…

02 Oct 9:00 AM 0 Read More...

When Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living?

Written By:  Linda Waechter

My current experience is in Memory Care Assisted Living so these points will be directed to that venue.  I also have experience in LTC (Long Term Care/Nursing Home) but I think that the majority of these admissions are probably from the Acute Care (hospital) or…

01 Aug 11:00 AM 2 Read More...