You have just found out that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You have heard a little bit about what this could entail from a …Read More
Advice for Visiting Older Loved Ones With Dementia
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people who have dementia, numerous …Read More
Activities for a Person With Dementia to Increase Confidence
What is it that gets you out of bed each morning? Most of us have a long list of to-dos that drives us to begin …Read More
Managing Incontinence Care in Older Adults
It is not something most of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even bringing up incontinence can be …Read More
The Importance of Managing Depression in Cardiac Recovery
Having a heart attack changes life immediately. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes …Read More
Senior Safety: Prescription Drugs That Raise the Risk of Falls
What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Putting more lights in the home? Eliminating clutter and other tripping …Read More
Senior Health: Tips for Managing Allergies Safely
It’s finally summer! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older loved ones, getting …Read More
How to Be an Effective Senior Advocate During a Hospitalization
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned surgery or an unplanned medical emergency, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You are …Read More
How to Handle a Decrease in Appetite in a Senior Loved One
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to eat. However, while you …Read More
Adapt Activities to Help Preserve Independence During Dementia
If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you might be inclined to do whatever you can for the person to ease the …Read More