Dr. Macie Smith https://drmaciesmith.com/ Activate and Inspire the Minds of Those Who Care For Yours Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:47:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/drmaciesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dr-macie-favi.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dr. Macie Smith https://drmaciesmith.com/ 32 32 222516805 Alzheimer’s Care Made Clear: Key Insights from Dr. Macie P. Smith https://drmaciesmith.com/alzheimers-care-made-clear/ https://drmaciesmith.com/alzheimers-care-made-clear/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:16:57 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=1108 Sharing a meal with a loved one who has dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also come with challenges. Changes in appetite, focus, or swallowing may make mealtimes feel stressful. With the right approach, though, dining can still be a calm and comforting experience.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/alzheimers-care-made-clear/feed/ 0 1108 Enhancing Dining Experiences for Loved Ones with Dementia https://drmaciesmith.com/enhancing-dining-experiences-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/ https://drmaciesmith.com/enhancing-dining-experiences-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/#respond Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:35:24 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=1094 Sharing a meal with a loved one who has dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also come with challenges. Changes in appetite, focus, or swallowing may make mealtimes feel stressful. With the right approach, though, dining can still be a calm and comforting experience.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/enhancing-dining-experiences-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/feed/ 0 1094 Simplifying Dressing for Loved Ones with Dementia https://drmaciesmith.com/simplifying-dressing-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/ https://drmaciesmith.com/simplifying-dressing-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:44:46 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=1017 Caring for a loved one with dementia often means helping with daily routines that most of us take for granted. One of the toughest? Getting dressed. What seems simple can quickly turn stressful—for both the caregiver and the person with dementia.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/simplifying-dressing-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/feed/ 0 1017 The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: What Families Need to Know https://drmaciesmith.com/the-hidden-cost-of-medicaid-cuts-what-families-need-to-know/ https://drmaciesmith.com/the-hidden-cost-of-medicaid-cuts-what-families-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:38:10 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=997 Dr. Macie P. Smith recently went live to explain what these Medicaid cuts mean for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. In the video below, she breaks down the changes and what you need to know.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/the-hidden-cost-of-medicaid-cuts-what-families-need-to-know/feed/ 0 997 Preventing Falls and Why it’s So Important https://drmaciesmith.com/preventing-falls-and-why-its-so-important/ https://drmaciesmith.com/preventing-falls-and-why-its-so-important/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:28:27 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=883 Part of aging is recognizing that when it comes to falls, we may not get up like we used to. We have less muscle mass, so we aren’t as strong. Our proprioceptors, the neurons in our muscles, tendons and ligaments that help us stay balanced, don’t work as well. We may take medications that make us drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded when we stand up too quickly.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/preventing-falls-and-why-its-so-important/feed/ 0 883 Are Biden & Trump Too Old to be President? https://drmaciesmith.com/are-biden-trump-too-old-to-be-president-a-gerontologists-perspective/ https://drmaciesmith.com/are-biden-trump-too-old-to-be-president-a-gerontologists-perspective/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 14:54:54 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=722 Age ain’t nothing but a number. This is true in every sense of the age-old adage. The fact that President Biden is 81 and Former President Trump is 77, alone, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be President. Or should it?

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/are-biden-trump-too-old-to-be-president-a-gerontologists-perspective/feed/ 0 722 Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly https://drmaciesmith.com/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly/ https://drmaciesmith.com/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:57:22 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=597 Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE as it is affectionately known, is a comprehensive health care model that provides medical and social support for persons over the age of 55 who require nursing home level of care, but still live in the community.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly/feed/ 0 597 What to Expect As Your Loved One Ages: Does Mom or Dad Have Dementia? https://drmaciesmith.com/what-to-expect-as-your-loved-one-ages-does-mom-or-dad-have-dementia/ https://drmaciesmith.com/what-to-expect-as-your-loved-one-ages-does-mom-or-dad-have-dementia/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:20:10 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=349 Memory lapses can be a normal part of aging, but when are they cause for concern? Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains the warning signs to look for.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/what-to-expect-as-your-loved-one-ages-does-mom-or-dad-have-dementia/feed/ 0 349 Support for Seniors Without Family Support https://drmaciesmith.com/support-for-seniors-without-family-support/ https://drmaciesmith.com/support-for-seniors-without-family-support/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:59:24 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=339 It’s important to note that for Americans over the age of 55, being without immediate family doesn’t mean they lack support. They may have developed a support system of friends, neighbors, and other people who are not related through family ties.

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]]> https://drmaciesmith.com/support-for-seniors-without-family-support/feed/ 0 339 Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. What Are the Signs? https://drmaciesmith.com/early-onset-alzheimers-disease-what-are-the-signs/ https://drmaciesmith.com/early-onset-alzheimers-disease-what-are-the-signs/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:05:11 +0000 https://drmaciesmith.com/?p=341 Most of the people diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease experience the same signs and symptoms as older people with the disease.

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