Having an in home caregiver assist your parent is becoming more popular as families decide to let their love ones age at home rather than in a community nursing home. Private home care gives you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is looked after and safe in a place they love. Home care […]
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), patients’ symptoms are often mistaken for age-related memory loss, not an ailment. Patients may not realize that they have a progressive disease and are beginning to show signs that indicate more serious cognitive impairment. As Alzheimer’s Disease progresses, it presents challenges that affect critical areas of a […]
Staying in our own home as long as possible as we age is a goal most of us have. That’s likely how your elderly parent feels, too. Home offers a sense of independence and security that is hard to imagine living without; however, living independently isn’t always in everyone’s best interest as they age. Being […]
Preserving the dignity and quality of life of a family member overcome with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is easier to do when you are familiar with the individuality of the AD patient. The following is a checklist of important information you should know about the loved one you are caring for: How does he or she […]
Think about how hearing your favorite song can instantly evoke happy feelings. Or, how a song from your childhood can take you down memory lane. Music is powerful and has been used as part of therapy in different arenas for decades. Music soothes and nurtures. It inspires and energizes. Due to these positive effects, it […]
Social media isn’t solely a millennial craze filled with selfies and hashtags. In fact, as of 2015, Pew Research Center reported 35 percent of adults 65 years of age and older use social media compared to the mere 2 percent who used it a decade ago. This jump can be attributed to the fact technology […]
This summer, get fit and active with these easy-to-follow tips – and have fun in the process! The summertime is an amazing time to create new goals and instill new routines in your life – or the life of the senior in your care. Gone are the blustery days of winter, the unpredictable weather patterns […]
Consistent exercise, including walking, can help seniors to stave off a host of health problems. Exercise takes many forms. From weight lifting to cardio, stretching to balance training, there are so many ways to keep the body in tip-top shape. It is surprising how few of us actually exercise on a daily basis. And for […]
