Caring for Loved Ones in the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s not just the person diagnosed, but those caring for loved ones with the disease. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being ready for the changes to come and to making the most of every day. In our three-part series about caring for loved one with Parkinson’s, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Vision Issues
The elaborate, complicated steps associated with making it possible for us to see are amazing. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take data transmitted from our environment, interpret that data in accordance with feedback from our other thoughts, senses, and experiences and then acquire an understanding of that information which will […]
Vascular Dementia: Understanding A Little-Known Type of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States, impacting an estimated 5.8 million people. However, there is another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive issues in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, together with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is essential to obtaining […]
Discover How an In-Home Care Consultation Can Help Determine Senior Care Solutions
You’ve just finished talking with Dad on the phone, and have a sense that something isn’t quite right. While it was a good chat, his memory lapses were alarming. He reassured you that he is perfectly fine – that he’s eating very well (although he could not recall what he had for lunch), taking his […]
At-Home Care Solutions Help Seniors Age Safely in Place
It was not long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There is now an enhanced awareness that living at home throughout aging with in-home assistance is actually a viable option. There is also extensive knowledge since […]
Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Dementia Symptoms: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its impact, both presently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ll examine the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
New Year, New You: Explore the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly people with chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that may seem impossible. Nonetheless, research indicates that there are many […]
New Year, New You: Explore the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly people with chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that may seem impossible. Nonetheless, research indicates that there are many […]
Aging in Place Modifications to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the difficulty could be frustration due to the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Next week, it may be wandering and attempting to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions […]
Senior Driver Safety Tips
Remember that feeling as a teenager when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the exhilaration of being able to go wherever you wanted? The freedom that being able to drive offers us is beyond compare! However, as we get older, a number of factors can come into play that affect the safety of […]