Most importantly, during holiday gatherings, slow down and be sure to include elderly relatives in family traditions. Ask them how they would like to celebrate…
Home for the Holidays: Creating a Senior-Friendly Season
December 20, 2011
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How Your Hearing Aid Might Be Protecting Your Brain
December 16, 2011
While we may not always notice small changes to our senses as we age, our brains definitely do. A recent study from the University of…
Home for the Holidays: Warning Signs that Care is Needed
December 13, 2011
As soon as the front door opens to welcome friends and family in, even before hugs are exchanged, an unexpected disheveled appearance of a loved…
Finding Joy and Balance During the Holidays
December 9, 2011
The holidays are not always holly jolly. In fact, many people experience exhaustion and depression while friends and family members are in the mood to…
Home for the Holidays
December 6, 2011
Season’s greetings sometimes greet family members with alarming signs that additional care or daily assistance is needed in the home of aging loved ones. With…
Diabetes: A Worldwide Epidemic
December 1, 2011
We’ve all heard that U.S. citizens, as a whole, are getting larger. What we don’t typically hear about is that diabetes is also on the…
Information Resources
November 29, 2011
Below are online resources to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and caring for Alzheimer’s patients. 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures This helpful guide from…
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving is the time of year to remember and recognize the gestures of kindness and acts of compassion that are experienced by us daily. Continuum…
Communication Tips for Alzheimer’s Disease
November 22, 2011
Below are some common behavior triggers for those with Alzheimer’s and tips to sensitively manage those behaviors. Trouble communicating. A person with Alzheimer’s may become…
Strengthen Your Mind
November 17, 2011
Just like the rest of your body, the mind needs exercise to stay healthy. Luminosity offers free games and tests that give your brain a…