If you are caring for someone with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or other brain disorders, it can be difficult to truly understand how your loved one sees the world as the disease progresses. Agnosia, Amnesia, Aphasia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Altered [...]
Home care and home health care are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but offer very different services. Learn about the care services each one offers to determine the best solution for your loved one's needs. Types of Home [...]
Dementia is a familiar word to many of us. We know family members, friends, or others who have many symptoms associated with memory loss. About 5.6 million older people (aged 65) have dementia. We know it can be a difficult [...]
Eating balanced and nutritious meals is important for everyone, but it is especially important for older adults. However, these adults need to be able to shop for their own food, but the lack of mobility or vision can make this [...]
People of all ages can benefit from a healthy lifestyle that involves appropriate physical activity and a balanced diet. Our nutritional needs and exercise requirements change as we age. There is however growing evidence indicating the importance of regular exercise [...]
Despite being extremely thirsty, your body is already 2% more dehydrated. As a result, your body makes more effort and gets much more exhausted during the heatwave to keep it functioning. The elderly are especially vulnerable to dehydration and temperature [...]
Sundown Syndrome is commonly associated with older adults that suffer from it in the evening and twilight hours. At this time in the morning, the patient may start to feel confused, agitated, and restless. It usually gets better by the [...]
If you're considering taking your elderly parent to a favorite beach resort, or even abroad, make sure you plan ahead. For an occasion to be a success, you must host it in the right place. It is always advisable to [...]
No matter how advanced and safe the environment is for the elderly, there is always the risk and the fear of slipping. The risk of falling and damaging an organ is one of the most feared elements for the elderly. [...]
