Archive for category: Senior Care Tips

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…
Two female relatives work on building stronger family relationships by having a courageous conversation.

Build Stronger Family Relationships With Important Conversations

When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring…
An older woman pushes a grocery cart in the produce section of the store.

How to Manage Challenging Dementia Behaviors in Public

Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform…
caregiver talking with senior man with dementia

How to Improve Dementia Care Through Improvisation

If you’re wondering how to improve dementia care, there…
happy senior lady ready for bath

Bathing Guidelines for Seniors: Is a Daily Bath Really Necessary?

Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the end of a…
Senior in a wheelchair talking with daughter and grand children

What is Ableism? Learn How to Recognize Prejudice Against Seniors with Disabilities

What’s your first thought when you see an individual in…
Senior woman having breakfast with her partner

How to Help Someone with Dementia Through Maintaining Daily Routines

Have you ever awoken from a dream feeling completely disoriented?…
caregiver with senior couple outside

Healthy Boundaries in the Client-Caregiver Relationship

The senior-caregiver bond is complex. On the one hand, as a paid…
senior man getting CT scan

Senior Care Tips to Overcome the Challenges of Medical Tests

There is often nothing “routine” about a routine checkup.…
confused senior man looking out window

Tips for Easing Restlessness in Dementia

Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you begin to notice these…
happy-senior-lady-drinking-smoothie

Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders

Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring…