Modifying Activities for Happier Holidays for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s
The constraints of the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to embrace the chance to safely get together again. While decking the halls and preparing for visits with loved ones, it’s crucial to adapt the holidays for older adults with dementia so […]
Understanding the Benefits of Exercise for Dementia
When a loved one has dementia and all of the issues that it encompasses, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of all the creative approaches caregivers can use to help make life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as possible, there is one very effective strategy that may be neglected: exercise for […]
Providing Care During the Final Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s prognosis impacts relatives in addition to the person diagnosed. Learning what to anticipate as the illness becomes more serious is vital to being ready for the changes in the future and also to making life the very best it can be every day. Over the past couple of months, we have shared information […]
Caring for Senior Male Health
If your dad, grandpa, or other father figure seems to opt for doing anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently interviewed men on this very topic and discovered that only ½ of those interviewed get routine examinations, and almost ¾ of them would prefer to clean […]
Caregiver Tips for the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the condition progresses is key to being prepared for the changes to come and to making the most of every day. In our three-part series, we will be posting caregiver tips about what to expect […]
Non-Verbal Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Communication can be so much more than simply the spoken word. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal. As dementia progresses in a senior, it may become necessary to try out different techniques to stay connected. If you are unsure where you should start, try these suggestions: Body Positioning and Movement Imagine […]
Early Stage Parkinson’s Disease and the Care Needed: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to being ready for the changes to come and also to make life the very best it can be each day. Over the next couple of months, we will be posting blogs about […]
Common Vision Problems Caused by Dementia
The intricate, detailed steps connected to making it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains are able to take information sent from our environment, decipher that data according to feedback from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then develop an understanding of the data which will […]
Family Caregivers: Reduce Stress with These Self-Care Tips
Serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one is definitely an act of love. And even though it may be rewarding, it can quickly become stressful, as a result of: The physical issues of a chronic health problem The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and struggling to address the older adult’s […]
Know the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke in Seniors
All during the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the warmth of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we are approaching the middle of the dog days of summer, it is critical to take preventative measures and familiarize ourselves […]