Understanding the Value of Senior Care Journaling for Better Dementia Care
Journaling is gaining popularity, for many different reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than just a method to safely share our secrets and dreams. Senior care journaling is a wonderful way to alleviate stress, for example. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even just doodling […]
What to Anticipate when Stepping into the Role of Family Caretaker
It may have started informally, with a bit of help from time to time. Picking up some things at the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra dinner you made while preparing your own family’s meal. Or simply just spending additional time visiting to be sure things are ok. Perhaps now you’re starting […]
Holidays with Seniors: Adapting Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia
The limitations of the COVID pandemic had a tremendous impact on last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from each other. Fortunately, this season families can embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once again. While decking the halls and preparing for the holidays with seniors, it is vital to include adaptations to […]
The Many Positive Effects of Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
When an older adult has Alzheimer’s disease and all of the challenges that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Of all the creative techniques care providers can use to aid in making life as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as possible, there is one very effective strategy that could be […]
Taking Care of a Loved One in the Late Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s diagnosis has an effect on family members as well as the person diagnosed. Learning about what to anticipate as the illness becomes more serious is key to being ready for all the changes to come and also to making life the best it can be on a daily basis. During the last few […]
Improving the Health of Senior Men
If your father, grandfather, or other father figure would rather do anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently conducted an interview on the health of senior men and found that only 50 percent of those interviewed get regular checkups, and almost three-quarters of them prefer to clean […]
Parkinson’s Disease Care: Caring for a Senior in the Middle Stage: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s affects members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is key to being ready for the changes to come and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series on Parkinson’s disease care, we’ll be posting […]
Make Alzheimer’s Caregiving Easier with These Non-Verbal Communication Tips
Communication can be a lot more than simply the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate volumes. As dementia progresses in a loved one, it may well become necessary to experiment with different techniques to stay connected. If you’re unsure where you can start, try these tips: Body Language […]
Caring for a Senior During Early Stage Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3
When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it impacts family members along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is vital to being ready for the changes in the future and to make life the very best it can be every day. Over the next several months, we’ll be posting […]
Understanding the Eye Issues Caused by Alzheimer’s Disease
The intricate steps that make it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take information sent from our environment, interpret that information along with feedback from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then formulate an understanding of that data which will make us aware […]