What a Loss of Interest in Activities Means for Seniors
Following the eventfulness of the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly appear at first glance to be a touch of boredom could in fact be something bigger that needs to be attended to. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that someone once loved […]
What a Loss of Interest in Activities Means for Seniors
Following the eventfulness of the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly appear at first glance to be a touch of boredom could in fact be something bigger that needs to be attended to. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that someone once loved […]
Lifestyle Changes for Seniors for a Healthy New Year
As we get ready to move forward into 2023, it’s the perfect time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what changes we would like to make in the coming year. It is not just about making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. […]
Lifestyle Changes for Seniors for a Healthy New Year
As we get ready to move forward into 2023, it’s the perfect time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what changes we would like to make in the coming year. It is not just about making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. […]
How to Identify Cognitive Impairment in Senior Loved Ones
Returning home for the holidays is a great opportunity to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. However,, it’s also a time when family members frequently observe changes with older loved ones – changes that may be too small to recognize during a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly noticeable in person. […]
How to Identify Cognitive Impairment in Senior Loved Ones
Returning home for the holidays is a great opportunity to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. However,, it’s also a time when family members frequently observe changes with older loved ones – changes that may be too small to recognize during a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly noticeable in person. […]
Expert Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Providing care for someone with dementia can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and reacting in ways that seem illogical to everything you have understood up to now. Yet when dementia caregivers have some basic tools in their Alzheimer’s […]
Understanding the Emotional Effects of Caring for a Parent
As a family care provider, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: in control, calm, and composed. Regardless of the circumstances, you maintain the sense of peace and warmth your family member requires, always strong, supportive, and never wavering. Right? If this is the image you’ve created for yourself, […]
How to Plan for a Doctor’s Appointment With a Senior Loved One
When caring for an older family member, it is always a balancing act. You want to supply as much help and support as you possibly can without overstepping the boundaries that preserve a senior’s self-esteem and personal independence. It is particularly true regarding making important medical care decisions. There are a number of disagreements that […]
Reducing Dementia Agitation With Sensory Activities
Swift mood changes are hallmark of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you are enjoying a nice activity together, when seemingly out of thin air, the senior’s demeanor shifts. For family caregivers, reducing dementia agitation and mood swings often involves cautiously navigating situations not fully understood. Although it’s beneficial […]