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Agitation is one of the more difficult challenges of dementia, and can be incredibly complex for family members to manage. It is important to take steps to deal with agitation before it’s felt and expressed by the senior loved one, which involves monitoring what has caused these feelings in the past, and creating a home […]
Of all of the many responsibilities a family caregiver or care advocate encounters, potentially one of the more overwhelming is managing health problems. The National Council on Aging estimates that around three quarters of all seniors are identified as having a minimum of two chronic diseases, and are seeing an average of four medical experts. As […]
Have you ever caught yourself about to bubble over with uncontrollable laughter at the most inopportune moment – in a packed elevator, a hushed waiting room, or a religious service? While there are, of course, occasions when we need to control the silliness, author Jane Heller explains that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even in the […]
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” This is a typical belief for many family caregivers when their aging loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness or chronic condition, such as dementia. And while refusing to admit this new reality might instill some measure of […]
Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the imbalance between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Generally, up to 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. are female, and as researchers begin to better understand the specific particulars behind this pattern, we are able to start to address the risk for Alzheimer’s. […]
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 […]
As a family caregiver, you certainly experience an array of emotions each day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry due to a health concern; and certainly, every so often, irritations. We wish only the best for those we love, and when a senior loved one is resistant to doing something we […]
Think about a normal day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it includes a range of uplifting and enriching experiences: enjoying breakfast, participating in an entertaining pastime or interest, visiting with a relative or loved one, watching a favorite television show. Yet there’s a difference between positivity and purpose; and the importance […]
“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to locate its owner!” Listening to an older family member voice worries like this that you are aware to be false is unsettling – yet not abnormal. The initial impulse might be to try and rationalize together […]
The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten seniors – it is necessary for people to be familiar with the most up-to-date advancements in research and treatment options. According to the report, the […]
Although an incredible number of seniors are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are struggling with taking care of them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family care providers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care support. Of […]
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