How to Cope with False Accusations When an Older Loved One Has Dementia
Imagine having a fantastic afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when all of a sudden the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what is wrong, you receive a sharp and surprising response: “I know you stole money from me! How could you […]
What to do When a Parent Dies
Knowing what to do when a parent dies is hard. In addition to navigating grief, there are a variety of administrative tasks that must be handled in a timely manner. To help alleviate some of the stress during this period of time, our care professionals have put together the following helpful timeline so you will […]
Steer Clear of Injury When Caring for Seniors with These 5 Tips
At the time you made the decision to offer care for an older loved one, you most likely did not think your role would be hazardous. Yet the challenges of caregiving aren’t anything to take lightly. Approximately 94% of care providers who participated in a recent survey noted physical pain in one or more parts […]
Discovering How Home Care Helps with Cognitive Decline
If you are providing care for a senior family member, you are fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a huge honor and incredibly worthwhile. Having said that, it is often taxing, exhausting, and stressful. Add to that the other challenges concerning cognitive decline, and it is easy to understand […]
Stress Management Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
There is no such thing as a “normal day” for someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may abruptly go from enjoying activities, laughing, and singing to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could get stuck in tearful repetitions of wishing to go “home.” They may pace and wander. Sleep might […]
Know the Symptoms of a Senior UTI
Itchiness. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms well. For younger people, a UTI is generally simple enough to notice and take care of. However, it is often more complex for seniors, as symptoms can be less obvious or even vastly different […]
Tips to Keep Individuals with Alzheimer’s Engaged
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is very important for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both needed and successful. This feeling doesn’t disappear because of a diagnosis of dementia, though it might require some creativity to achieve. As a matter of fact, stimulating and enjoyable activities can minimize difficult […]
How to Get Help from Siblings When Taking Care of Aging Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s certainly true when siblings are taking care of aging parents. If you and your siblings work together in harmony to fulfill the needs of your senior family members, congratulations! In many cases, however, one sibling takes on most of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]
Learn the Facts About Senior Delirium and How to Treat It
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a baffling condition to comprehend and manage. Seniors are particularly susceptible to delirium, so our aging care experts have collected the following information that can help you recognize and respond appropriately to senior delirium if you suspect it in someone you love. What are the symptoms of […]
The Ins and Outs of Depression in Seniors
After spending time with loved ones and revisiting treasured traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is normal for a sense of wistfulness and sadness to emerge for older people. And while some extent of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be expected, it’s important to know that it can develop into depression. Depression in seniors […]