Dementia comes with many different changes in behavior, including dementia aggression. An aging adult who may have always been cool, calm, and collected can randomly…
How to Respond Safely to Dementia Aggression Using the 6 R’s
November 9, 2021
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Tips for Family Caregivers Caring for Someone with a New Diagnosis
November 2, 2021
You may have seen it coming, or it could have taken you by surprise. Mom has just been given an official diagnosis for a progressive…
Help Seniors Find Purpose and You May Help Them Live Longer
October 21, 2021
What inspires you to get out of bed every morning? The answer is different for every one of us, of course, but there is one…
Learn the Facts Behind These Common Hospice Care Myths
October 13, 2021
If you knew that a much better quality of life could be achieved for someone you care about, you would not think twice about exploring…
Sleep Issues with Alzheimer’s and How to Help
October 5, 2021
If it feels like a loved one with Alzheimer’s has completely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For…
Which Flu Vaccine Is Recommended for Older Adults?
September 23, 2021
While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to keep in mind that other illnesses can be just as dangerous, particularly for…
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
The Emotion You May Not Have Expected in Caring for Aging Parents
September 7, 2021
If you were to identify the top five emotions you encounter in meeting the care needs of your aging parents, what would they be? Maybe…
Benefits of Developing a Daily Routine for Seniors
August 25, 2021
Life, particularly during the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty. For older adults who are feeling less in control of particular parts of life, such…
Respectful Conversations With Seniors: Avoid Elderspeak
August 17, 2021
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her infant in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition instantly into…