Understanding the Association Between Dementia and Hearing Loss

When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to speak up because she thinks you’re mumbling. Some degree of hearing loss is quite common in seniors, and definitely warrants staying on top of through regular hearing screenings. But there’s […]

Is It Alzheimer’s? 8 Behaviors to Watch For

You can’t quite pinpoint it, but you’ve begun to detect some changes in Mom’s behaviors recently. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Occasionally she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s? Currently, over 6.5 million people age 65 and older are dealing with the disease, so it’s important to know […]

Tips for Recognizing MCI in a Senior Loved One

Coming home for the holidays is a wonderful time to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past.  It is also an occasion when family members commonly observe changes with older loved ones – changes that could be too minor to detect in the course of a phone call or FaceTime, but become glaringly […]

How At-Home Care Can Help After a Stroke

Experiencing a stroke is a scary, unexpected event. The effects can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care and help after a stroke is imperative. Fortunately, a great deal of this care is able to be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone post-stroke, below are some of the ways […]

Caring for Seniors with Cognitive Impairment: How Home Care Can Help

If you are caring for a senior loved one, you’re fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and incredibly worthwhile. Having said that, it can also be challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the additional concerns inherent with cognitive impairment, and it’s easy to understand how […]

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. […]

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 a Loved One with Dementia in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3

Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various aspects and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the long term, can be overwhelming. In the coming months, our three-part series on Alzheimer’s will look at the early, middle and later stages […]

Combat Cognitive Decline in Seniors with These Tips

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and can be a consequence of: Genetics Health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And much more Yet […]