Archive for category: Chronic Conditions

A woman comforts her elderly mother as she contemplates whether it is time for 24-hour dementia care.

Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
A son laughs with his father as he uses tips to manage repetitive questions in dementia.

How to Respond to Repetitive Questions in Dementia

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know…
An older man and his daughter discuss how dementia affects the five senses as they have lunch.

Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
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Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders

Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring…
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A Promising New Advancement in Cancer Treatment That’s Eliminating Tumors

Fall is typically the start to cold and flu season, which…
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Health Concerns That Can Cause Mood Swings in Seniors

We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled…
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Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Modifying the home for someone with dementia is as easy as ABC:…
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How to Be the Best Family Caregiver for Someone with a New Diagnosis

It may have been suspected, or perhaps broadsided you out…

Hospice Myths: Learn the Facts About This Approach to Care

If you knew that a much better quality of life could be achieved…
caregiver giving senior woman a glass of water

Signs of Dysphagia in Older Adults

On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than…
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The Senior Holiday Blues: How to Help Them Overcome Sadness

Although this season is typically viewed as the season of…
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Is a Humidifier Good for COPD?

For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD,…