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Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, quite a few older adults experience the senior holiday blues. Longing for holidays past, grief over the loss of family and friends, and aging-related changes to health can intensify through the holiday season, and it’s crucial to take steps to help older loved ones […]
For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the home is vital. Air that is too dry, for example, can result in or exacerbate health problems such as: Dry, itchy, or chapped skin Nose bleeds A scratchy throat Dry eyes Aggravated asthma, allergy, and cold/flu symptoms […]
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their loved ones, often surrendering their own desires and needs during the process. It seems natural to assume then that caregivers would feel great about themselves, with high self-esteem and sense of purpose. Yet the opposite is usually true, with many family […]
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia requires empathy, creativity and patience, the ability to step away from your own reasoning and logic and understand why a particular behavior is happening, and then to figure out the best way to successfully manage it. That is certainly the situation with a loved […]
Those diagnosed with COPD have had to remain especially watchful since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as they are likely at both a more significant risk for contracting the virus as well as developing more serious complications because of this. A recently available research study published by the European Respiratory Journal reported that people with COPD […]
Confusion. Isolation. Loneliness. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, however if you add in the element of Alzheimer’s, the challenges and frustrations are heightened to a completely new level. Take, for example, the short-term memory loss inherent in Alzheimer’s disease. A family care provider attempting to […]
A time of crisis can bring out both the very best along with the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we have heard stories of people hoarding products and selling them to make an excessive profit, along with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own individual fears. The […]
There is no question that it’s a wonderful honor to care for those we love. Family caregivers experience a closeness and connection with those in their care that very often far outweighs the downsides. However, unfortunately there are difficulties that come along with caring for a senior loved one. A continuous to-do list to make […]
While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual uniquely. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that even though one individual may appreciate being outdoors, someone else may be overwhelmed by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. One person may enjoy a morning bath routine, while a dose […]
When a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia becomes agitated, anxious or aggressive, it can be alarming and challenging for family caregivers. Becoming aware of the potential triggers and the types of calming techniques that can help refocus the individual is important for the comfort and safety of all […]
Commonly prescribed medications that are well-known to cause a number of short-term unwanted effects, such as memory loss and confusion, are now at the center of new research linking some of the stronger anticholinergic drugs to a substantially increased risk for dementia. These types of medications are commonly prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and […]
Not long ago, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the public eye by sharing his story of caring for his mom with in-home supportive services and the impact it had on his own life. He explained, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and […]
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