Connecting with a senior loved one struggling with all the challenges of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, may be frustrating – both for you and for your
Nationally, November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. President Reagan
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), upwards of 15 million adults are now living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and still another 12 million could
Family caregivers who provide COPD care for a senior they love know that outside air pollution can exacerbate symptoms. But did you know that compromised air quality inside the home
Like many seniors, my 94-year-old father always says that he doesn’t want to be a burden on his family, but at the same time, he is adamant about staying in
The multitude of benefits of exercise are clear, but what is not as well recognized is that exercise for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be
If you set a resolution for yourself back in January to work out more this year, hopefully you’re continuing to stick with it! Adding more physical activity to your everyday
Eating can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. They may have difficulty feeding themselves, resist being fed, don’t recognize food they are given, have
COVID-19 cases in assisted living facilities and nursing homes were devastating, as the virus spread like wildfire throughout our most vulnerable population who had been living together in such close
Recovery from an operation takes time, especially for seniors. Not only do older bodies take longer to mend, but there are further factors that need to be considered: reduced mobility
An essential skill for family and professional caregivers is knowing how to prevent and cope with anger and aggression in those with dementia. If you feel like you’ve reached your limit,
Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize yourself like this: You have spent most of your life taking care of and assisting others – as a parent, in
It’s not a part of senior personal care that’s as commonly talked about as other aspects of daily hygiene, but is important to keeping older adults healthy, nonetheless. Senior skin
The great majority of older individuals choose aging at home for a lifetime, rather than making a move to an assisted living facility or nursing home – around 90% of
Home is where we can truly relax and be ourselves, and that’s just part of why so many older adults make the choice to continue to live at home for
