8 Top Health Concerns for Seniors
With the life expectancy rising, of course, many of us have health concerns as we age. According to research, what are the top things that we're most worried about? 8 Top Health Concerns for Seniors: [...]
4 Recommendations When Supporting an Irrational Parent
Across the board, people aren't often open or transparent when discussing mental health and behavioral challenges and the strain it can cause on relationships. This can be compacted when it's an elderly parent who is [...]
What if I Suspect My Mother Has Dementia?
Mom’s forgetfulness has now reached the point you suspect she has dementia. What should you do? When you’re dealing with aging in a place loved ones may have dementia, providing them with the care they need can be challenging. But doing so is possible when you use this approach.
5 Secrets to Being an Observant Caregiver
There are a number of skills that make an excellent caregiver. Being observant is at the top of that list. Being able to know what is happening with your patient, even when you aren't with [...]
Driving and Dementia
Driving and Dementia Source https://alzfdn.org/driving-and-dementia/ Driving and Dementia for individuals in the early stages of dementia, can be successful in operating a vehicle. However, as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progress, individuals are at increased risk for accidents. It [...]
How to Help Someone with Dementia
Teepa Snow will show you in The Art of Caregiving how to provide the most comfort for mind, body, and soul for your person living with dementia. Here is an excerpt on how to [...]
Tips for Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia If you take care of someone with dementia, you have unique goals to accomplish. When you use the right dementia care strategies, you and your loved [...]
Tips for Communicating With Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
How To Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease changes a person's memory, behavior and cognitive abilities. As it progresses, it impacts their communication skills, and their caregiver needs to understand how to use [...]
Dementia & Alzheimer’s: Early Signs/Symptoms, Treatment & Difference Between the Two
Symptoms and Treatment of Alzheimer's vs Dementia Taking care of seniors with memory and brain disorders can be quite strenuous. But understanding the distinctions between dementia and Alzheimer's disease and the early symptoms may make [...]
4 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Care
While we all wish that our loved ones could live independently forever, we also know that this is just not how life always works. Determining what kind of extra care is needed is often the [...]
