How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia

There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]

What Are the Signs of a UTI in Seniors?

Irritation. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you have ever endured the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms on a personal level. For younger individuals, a UTI can be fairly easy to detect and deal with. Yet it is often more complicated for seniors, as […]

Fun Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients at Home

Keeping active and involved in meaningful pursuits is vital for our mental health. We all need to feel both needed and successful. This feeling does not change because of a diagnosis of dementia, though it might warrant some creativity to attain. In fact, engaging and rewarding activities can lessen challenging symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease such […]

Learn How to Care for Senior Parents with Help from Siblings

As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to care for senior parents. If you and your siblings work together well to fulfill the needs of your senior loved ones, well done! Often, however, one sibling takes on most of the responsibilities. This can quickly lead to […]

Learn the Details About Delirium in Seniors

With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a confusing condition to understand and manage. Older adults tend to be vulnerable to delirium, so our senior care professionals have compiled the following details that can help you recognize and react accordingly in the event that you suspect it in somebody you love. Details about delirium […]

What to Do About Depression Among Seniors

After spending time with family members and revisiting treasured traditions and memories throughout the holidays, it is typical for a feeling of wistfulness and sadness to set in for older adults. And while some degree of temporary post-holiday unhappiness can be expected, it is essential to know that it could develop into depression. Depression among […]

The Benefits of Writing a Daily Journal When Caring for a Senior with Dementia

Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a number of reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than simply a way to safely express our secrets and dreams. Journaling is a fantastic way to ease anxiety, for example. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even […]

How to Prepare for Taking on the Role of Family Care Provider

It might have started informally, with a bit of help and support here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra pan of lasagna you made while preparing your own family’s meal. Or simply spending a bit longer visiting to make sure everything is […]

Enjoying the Holidays with Alzheimer’s: Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities

The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with your nearest and dearest, it is vital to incorporate […]

Keep Loved Ones Active with These Exercises for Dementia

When a senior has Alzheimer’s disease and all of the issues that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Of all the creative techniques caregivers can use to help make life as comfortable, safe, and meaningful as it can possibly be, there is one very effective strategy that could be […]