How to Support Men’s Healthcare
If your dad, granddad, or any other father figure seems to opt for doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he is in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently conducted a survey on men’s healthcare and discovered that only about half of the men interviewed get routine examinations, and almost ¾ of them would rather […]
Taking Care of a Loved One in the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects members of the family in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the illness advances is vital to being prepared for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series focusing on taking care of a […]
Non-Verbal Dementia Communication Tips for Family Caregivers
Communication is actually a lot more than just the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can speak volumes. As dementia progresses in a loved one, it may become necessary to experiment with different ways to stay connected. If you are uncertain where you should start, try these dementia communication tips: […]
Care Needs for Early Stage Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is key to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. Over the next month or two, we’ll be posting what to expect in each […]
Vision Problems: How Dementia Affects the Eyes
The elaborate, complex steps that make it possible for us to see are amazing. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take information sent from our environment, decipher that information according to input from our other senses, experiences, and thoughts and then establish an understanding of the information to make us conscious of […]
What to Expect: Symptoms of Middle Stage Dementia Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both presently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ll examine the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
Tips to Maintain Health and Wellness for Seniors & Family Caregivers During the Pandemic
While we are able to start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and emotional wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from family and friends has taken a toll on many seniors and those they love. Now is an ideal time to […]
Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the stages of Alzheimer’s and the numerous different facets and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. Over the next few months, in this three-part […]
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning Behavior in Seniors with Dementia
As the sun starts to set, many of us can relax after a long day and plan for a restful evening to unwind – unless of course you are providing care for a person with dementia. Sundowning behaviors, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and can […]