When you’re looking for an assisted living community for a senior family member, it’s important that you select carefully to make sure they’ll be happy and well looked after when they need to be. We’ve already looked at some key things you should do when choosing a nursing home or assisted living, now let’s look […]
Heart Health Tips for Seniors
Heart Health Tips for Seniors
We should look after our heart at any age, but our risk of serious conditions such as heart disease increases in our senior years, so this period of our life is especially important to start thinking about ways you can take better care of your heart. Even if you’re in good health now, focusing on […]
Tips for Hiring an In-Home Carer for Your Parent
Tips for Hiring an In-Home Carer for Your Parent
If your parent or another older adult in your life has reached a point where they need some level of care, then you have various options to choose from depending on their needs and preferences. If they don’t want to move into a senior living community, then another option is to hire an in-home carer. […]
Having memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia, although it’s often one of the early signs of the condition
Having memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia, although it’s often one of the early signs of the condition
Symptoms Dementia symptoms vary depending on the cause, but common signs and symptoms include: Cognitive changes Memory loss, which is usually noticed by someone else Difficulty communicating or finding words Difficulty with visual and spatial abilities, such as getting lost while driving Difficulty reasoning or problem-solving Difficulty handling complex tasks Difficulty with planning and organizing […]
How Does Alzheimer’s Affect the Brain?
How Does Alzheimer’s Affect the Brain?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are still conditions that are not completely understood in terms of the causes and potential treatments of the disease and its symptoms. However, research has come a long way toward understanding them better. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, then you’ll likely want to learn […]
How to Facilitate Successful Days for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
How to Facilitate Successful Days for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
If you’ve ever known someone or cared for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, then you’ll know that some days are better than others. Of course, you want to try to create more of those good days and fewer bad or foggy days. Whether it’s for days in or days out, here are some tips for facilitating […]
