If you know of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you might have noticed some difficulty in conversing with them. In some instances, you may even find that they repeat the same questions during a conversation, use the wrong words to express themselves, or even forget the name of familiar objects and people. All of…
Food and nutrition are extremely important for older adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle and lessen the risks of malnutrition and other illnesses. Due to various reasons, like a loss in appetite or a decrease in mobility, older adults may become less interested in shopping for groceries, preparing food, and eating. Learn more about some…
Music is linked to one’s memory. As you go through different stages in life, you would likely associate specific songs, genres, or artists with your major events and milestones. Such songs can also create a soundtrack for your life. In fact, older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can even use music to access their…
Is your loved one creative and looking for a new artistic hobby? Why not pick up painting? Painting has a wide array of benefits that have positive impacts on one’s mental and physical health. Not only is painting a soothing activity that relieves stress, but it also leaves you with a wonderful masterpiece at the…
For many seniors, their homes contain numerous objects which are memorable to them and which they are sentimentally attached to. Whether it is that children’s book lying around in the attic, or the grandfather clock in the living room, there are so many memories and nostalgia that these items have. However, there comes a time…
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is important in its own right. Having a hearty lunch can prevent fatigue and also stop you from snacking which is an unhealthy habit. Lunch is also a perfect opportunity to get a midday break and load up on fuel to power you…