Siblings and Senior Care: Getting the Help You Need for Aging Parents
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 siblings work together in harmony to fulfill the needs of your aging parents, congratulations! In many instances, however, one sibling takes on the majority of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]
Discover the Facts About Delirium in Seniors
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 senior care professionals have collected the following details that will help you recognize and react accordingly if you suspect it in somebody you love. Learn more facts about delirium below. […]
Risk Factors of Elderly Depression
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 sadness to emerge for the elderly. And while some extent of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be anticipated, it is important to understand that it can develop into depression. Elderly depression […]
Caregiver Journaling: 7 Things to Document for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
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 simply a means to safely express our dreams and secrets. For instance, writing in a journal is a wonderful way to relieve stress. It allows for creative expression by way […]
Taking Steps to Boost Senior Foot Health
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; there are so many intricate bones that bear our bodies’ weight. Additionally, because they are far away from the heart, our feet might not be getting the amount of oxygen-rich […]
Top Strategies for Adapting Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
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 able to embrace the chance to safely gather together again. While decking the halls and preparing for visits with loved ones, it’s important to consider adapting holiday activities for seniors […]
Navigating Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease Care: Part 3 of 3
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 for the changes to come and also to making life the best it can be on a daily basis. Over the past few months, we’ve been posting information about what […]
Caring for Parkinson’s: The Middle Stages: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects both loved ones and the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is key to being ready for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series, we will be sharing what to anticipate during each […]
Non-Verbal Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Communication can be so much more than spoken words. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal, too. As dementia progresses in a senior, it may well become essential to test out alternative techniques to stay connected. If you’re unsure where you should start, try these non-verbal communication strategies: Body Language and Movement […]
Caring for Seniors Who Are in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. During the next few months, we will be sharing what to anticipate in each […]