Most of us are familiar with sinus pressure, whether our own or someone else’s. It can interfere with your daily activities and make you miserable if you let it get the best of you. But what can you do about it? How can you cope with the uncomfortable feeling? What are some strategies to prevent…
Experiencing disrupted sleep patterns is a natural phenomenon as we age. Almost half of the American population over 65 years of age has reported disruptions to their sleep. Although it is a well-known fact that we do not need as much sleep in our golden years, having interrupted sleep will result in poor quality of…
Dementia is a comprehensive word that refers to a loss of mental faculties such as reasoning, remembering, attention, logical reasoning, and others. These changes are significant enough to generate social or occupational problems. Dementia can be caused by many circumstances and can develop when the brain regions essential for learning, decision-making, and language are damaged…
Do you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or some other memory related issue? Did you know that occupational therapy for dementia can be both beneficial and enjoyable? It’s true. But what exactly is occupational therapy? To support someone with daily tasks, the use of intervention and assessment is referred…
It can be worrying when your loved ones live alone. You may be wondering whether they are alright or if they are feeling lonely. Acknowledging and identifying loneliness in your family member is the first important step to take before you can help them. In this article, we will discuss some signs to note to…