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People around you may be resolving to lose ten pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a family caregiver taking care of someone with dementia, just getting through the day can be challenging enough. The very thought of working to improve upon any part of your life in this unsettling time can be overwhelming. […]
Discovering a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads that have long been considered to be the root cause of the disease. But now, researchers may be drawing a step closer to untangling the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease, by using a new train of thought. New Alzheimer’s disease research studies are […]
It’s a great idea to plan ahead for future needs by investing in a long-term care insurance policy, but when the time comes to access those benefits, seniors and their families may find the process confusing. The following long-term care insurance primer can help: What services are covered? While each person’s plan may differ, long-term […]
A geriatric care manager serves as a professional, personal advocate for a senior or disabled person while managing, rendering and referring various types of health and social care services for the person in order to: Meet long-term care needs; Improve quality of life; and Maintain the person’s independence for as long as possible. The geriatric […]
If there is one thing that connects all of us, it’s food! Think about how many precious memories have been made through the years that included food at the center of them all: wedding celebrations, holiday meals, birthday parties. Even ordinary days involve routines that become ingrained in us around food, from that first aromatic […]
Remember learning the order of the colors of the rainbow in elementary school? A number of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this feat – among the many mnemonics we learn that, surprisingly, often stay with us for a lifetime. As we age, some degree of memory decline is to be anticipated; […]
If you’re in a successful, lasting relationship, you understand that it calls for compromise, commitment, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are the ones where both parties selflessly take care of one another. This balance shifts, however, if the person you love experiences a serious health concern. Spousal caregiving can have an adverse impact on the […]
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it’s going to settle into all of the crevices and cracks of the room, impossible to fully sweep up and remove. Individuals who have lost a loved one can relate. Yet, in certain instances, […]
Sundown syndrome—also called sundowning or sunsetting—is a behavior common in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It describes the episodes of confusion, anxiety, agitation, or disorientation that often occur at dusk and into the evening hours. The episodes may last a few hours or throughout the night. Suggestions for Helping a Loved One With Sundown Syndrome Sundown […]
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior you love? Talking more loudly? Repeating conversations the senior loved one missed hearing the first time? Hearing loss in seniors is not uncommon. But recent studies are pointing to a startling connection between hearing loss and dementia. How Hearing and Cognitive […]
If today’s to-dos look like a lot more than you can possibly squeeze into 24 short hours, you’re not alone! Family caregivers are frequently inundated with daily care tasks: Housework and laundry. Personal care and hygiene. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the senior. Planning and preparing meals. Shopping and other errands. Medical […]
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and maybe one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of older adults are taking at least five different prescription medications every day – not to mention vitamins, supplements, and OTC meds. Because of this, […]
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