Managing the Late Stages of Alzheimer’s: Symptoms, Care Tips & Support: Part 3 of 3
Getting the news that your older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and factors associated with the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the future during the late stages of Alzheimer’s, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve examined the early, […]
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health Issues in Seniors
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; aging brings with it a variety of advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life without the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, together with the opportunity to spend more time with family members and participating in activities we enjoy. Nevertheless, it’s […]
Shopping for Senior Home Care Services: Questions to Ask
Finding the right care solution for a senior family member is one of the most important as well as daunting decisions you’ll face. Ensuring the safety of the senior is crucial, but there are some additional factors to consider as well, such as whether the senior’s quality of life and ability to thrive and continue […]
Senior Safety Tips for Driving
Do you remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, that great exhilaration of being in a position to go anywhere you wanted? The freedom that being able to drive offers us is beyond compare! Yet as we grow older, many different factors can come into play that influence […]
Top Tips for Chronic Kidney Disease Management
They are only about the size of your fist, but they’re imperative to your body’s operation. Kidneys serve as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also regulate our blood pressure and help in the creation of red blood cells. For those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, effective management is very […]
Home Alteration Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
With the majority of seniors deciding to continue to live at home during aging, it’s necessary to execute a comprehensive home assessment to locate and resolve any hazards and make certain the seniors you love stay safe. The easiest way to do this is to start outside of the home and work your way in, […]
Creating Attainable New Year Resolution for Family Caregivers
We either love them or despise them, but no matter what our stance on New Year’s resolutions is, there’s something incredibly refreshing about moving into a brand new year, providing us with a clean new slate and the opportunity to make any modifications we would like to improve total well-being or to accomplish a completely […]
Traveling with a Senior Loved One This Holiday Season? These Stress Free Travel Tips for Older Adults Can Help!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by regional distance, or just as a result of the busyness of life, we all anticipate the chance to reconnect with close friends and family during the holiday season. And for the elderly, the chance to spend quality time […]
Tips on Reducing Alzheimer’s Agitation During the Holidays
Reducing Alzheimer’s agitation is daunting on any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you may just have a recipe for increased anxiety and discomfort. The key to a pleasant holiday for both your family and your senior loved one with Alzheimer’s lies in pre-planning, remaining flexible, and […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms: How Halloween Can Bring About Increased Confusion and Agitation
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the excitement of Halloween! Older adults generally are thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, and also the chance to savor fall treats and fun decorations. However, if an older adult is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, certain components of the Halloween season might end up being downright frightening. Unexpectedly, […]