There’s no such thing as a “normal day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may …Read More
Category: Care Tips
How to Spot UTI Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones
April 15, 2022
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know …Read More
Meaningful Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients
March 25, 2022
Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful pursuits is crucial for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More
Siblings and Senior Care: Getting the Help You Need for Aging Parents
March 18, 2022
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to siblings and senior care. If you and your …Read More
Discover the Facts About Delirium in Seniors
February 25, 2022
With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a difficult condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults tend to be prone to delirium, so our …Read More
Risk Factors of Elderly Depression
January 28, 2022
After spending some time with relatives and revisiting beloved traditions and memories over the holiday season, it’s not unusual for a sense of nostalgia and …Read More
Caregiver Journaling: 7 Things to Document for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a number of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than …Read More
Taking Steps to Boost Senior Foot Health
January 6, 2022
It is challenging to put your best foot forward when pain permeates each step. Foot issues are normal when we grow older, which is understandable; …Read More
Top Strategies for Adapting Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The constraints of the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More
Navigating Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease Care: Part 3 of 3
November 12, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects family members along with the person diagnosed. Learning what to expect as the illness progresses is paramount to being prepared …Read More