Caregiver with elderly people suffering from mental disability in nursing home

Dementia-Related Behaviors And How to Deal With Them

Early signs of memory disorders are very vague and subtle so they may not be immediately obvious. The behaviors attributed to dementia are usually linked to several triggers including complicated tasks, fear or frustrations, pain or discomfort, over-stimulation or boredom, and unfamiliar surroundings. Here are the common dementia-related behaviors and how you should address them.…

Senior women rehabilitate with occupational therapy

Brain Exercises For Improving Cognitive Function In Seniors

Many people understand that having good health would mean needing to stay active and exercising regularly—regardless of whether it’s stretching, slow walks, simple chair exercises or even eating right. However, a significant number of people don’t know that mental fitness is as important if not more important in maintaining overall good health. Mental fitness would…