The shift to becoming a caregiver for a loved one can be sudden and unexpected. As a caregiver, you are placed in a demanding and challenging position towards caring for a family member that would also have to undergo the drastic change of dynamics in becoming someone who needs caring for. For many career adults,…
Whilst we may crave the warmth of the summer sun during cold and rainy days, it is just as important to remember that whilst the summer months bring us plenty of warmth and bloom, it is also associated with high temperatures that may be especially dangerous for older individuals. In this article, we cover some…
It is important not to be too fixated on one’s weight and let it consume you or your loved one’s life. However, at times, losing a few pounds is necessary to improve our physical health. Making this change should be gradual as losing too much weight in a short time is never healthy. In addition,…
If you live in Florida and in most other states – you may have noticed, while driving down the highway, a digital sign above the road that refers to a “Silver Alert”. This is used to notify the public that a person of retirement age has been reported missing. Frequently, they are found safe and…
Do you have a mom, dad, or other loved one who complains of not being able to sleep at night? In older adults, sleep deprivation is not at all uncommon. It seems to go with the territory. Unfortunately, the older a person gets, the more important sleep becomes. Without it, the body doesn’t get a…
When you were young, one of the last things on your mind may have been eventually having to care for someone with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or some other memory-related disease. Depending on how young you were, you may not even have known that these types of illnesses existed. As you aged, however, so did your parents…
Exercising regularly is one of the best ways your elderly loved ones can do in order to enhance and maintain their overall physical and mental health. Some older adults may fear or resist physical exercise due to the heightened risk of getting injured or chronic health conditions. However, the truth is, the advantages of regular…
It can be a very rewarding experience to care for someone with Alzheimer’s. Particularly if that someone is a loved one. Unfortunately, it can also be an extremely stressful time. When it comes to home safety, Alzheimer’s disease presents a collection of exclusive problems. To assist you in creating a safer environment for your loved…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that adults over the age of 65 make up around 54-70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations and 70-85 percent of flu-related deaths. In addition, adults over the age of 65 are more likely to have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, anemia,…
There may be some confusion after reading this title, particularly if you’re not familiar with what confabulations are. What you will likely be familiar with, however, are the symptoms. It can be hard to deal with a parent who is confabulating, and even more challenging to respond appropriately. If they suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or…