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…
Tips for Family Caregivers Caring for Someone with a New Diagnosis
November 2, 2021
Category: Aging Issues
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…
Talking to a Doctor About a Potential Dementia Diagnosis
August 12, 2021
Shame. Fear. Embarrassment. The thoughts and feelings associated with a potential dementia diagnosis may cause older adults to keep their worries to themselves. A newly…
How to Help Aging Parents Without Taking Away Their Independence
July 12, 2021
It is not necessarily an easy task to know how to help aging parents and exactly what our role as adult children must be. We’d…
Home Safety Tips for Seniors: The Assistive Devices You May Be Missing
June 14, 2021
Think of the countless tools you use every day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For…
Better Manage Dysphagia in Elderly Adults with These Tips
May 24, 2021
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but dysphagia in elderly adults can cause this simple pleasure…