Do your loved ones have Alzheimer’s? If they do, you probably noticed that they often have fidgety hands. Thankfully, there are many exercises and tools that can keep their hands active in a safe and calming way. In addition, maintaining a busy schedule can also offer your loved ones the mental stimulation they require while…
In the United States, nine in 10 of the 40 million unpaid caregivers are providing care for a loved one who is aging. Numerous family members find themselves in a position of a caregiver as the elderly population continues to grow. To save money on professional caregiving, some loved ones provide care as a choice.…
Do your loved ones have dementia and incontinence? If they do, they are not alone. After all, many mature adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s have incontinence. And unfortunately, it can make daily activities much more challenging. Thankfully, there are many ways to handle loved ones with incontinence. Here is how you can do so. The…
Does your loved one have urinary incontinence? If they do, they are not alone. After all, urinary incontinence affects millions of people each year, and mature adults are the ones who are most affected. Unfortunately, because of humiliation or shame, this problem is often ignored or swept under the rug. Urinary incontinence is a difficult…
There are many rewards that can be experienced through caregiving. Particularly for a loved one, care is something you want to provide. Being there when a loved one needs you is, for most caregivers, extremely gratifying. That said, however, over time, things can change. If caregiver stress syndrome occurs, you may feel sad, alone, exhausted,…
Have you observed a shift in your parents’ activities or recreational hobbies as they’ve become older? It’s normal for older folks to change their physical activity regimens to accommodate their bodies’ demands. Adults who were formerly active may become less physical as they age due to severe pain. If your elderly parents are finding it…
It can be upsetting when your loved one does not recognize you because of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain, causing forgetfulness in patients. As painful as it is, your loved ones can experience anxiety, paranoia, and agitation at their memory loss. Sometimes, they can even yell at you to leave their house, forgetting who…
It may be hard to notice small changes that take place in gradual phases. This is how we have a high tendency to leave the issue of unexplained weight loss in seniors go unattended. However, it is actually possible for us to notice if we keep a close eye out for these changes in our…
Developed by Virginia Bell and David Troxel in the 1990s, the Best Friends Approach aims to nurture connection and respect in relationships. It is founded on the notion that what someone with dementia needs most is a best friend figure – someone who remains loving, empathizes with them, and promotes their dignity. Here are some…
It can be emotionally draining to have conversations with older adults that have dementia, as it can be uncomfortable when things are incoherent or become inappropriate. Nevertheless, their condition does not change who they are to you, especially if they are your loved ones. Although it can seem daunting at first, it is important to…