Of course, you want to do your best to take care of your elderly loved one, but have you given any thought to the importance of taking care of yourself during this challenging time? Research shows that the pressures placed on family caregivers give them a higher risk of developing depression, anxiety, and burnout….
It’s common for people to think that dementia and Alzheimer’s are just two different names for the same condition, and, in fact, the two words are often used interchangeably. However, the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s actually have two different and distinct meanings. Here are some pointers to help you differentiate between the two and…
Are you doing your best to help care for a family member after they have suffered a stroke? Is your job made more difficult because, on top of whatever physical problems the stroke has caused, your loved one is depressed? Are you getting depressed by the entire situation? You need to know that depression…
Elderly Stretching Exercises should be simple and easy to do, while also providing numerous health benefits for individuals that are working out. Consider the following about stretching before beginning your own fitness regimen. Benefits of Stretching for Seniors The benefits of stretching are many; integrate simple stretches into your everyday life for serious health…
It’s normal to experience anxiety at times – before starting a new job or buying a new home for example. It’s even normal to occasionally experience a full-blown bout of high anxiety – for instance during the night before you have to talk in front of an audience. However, if you are caring for…
When it comes to senior health, any injury or illness can compromise quality of life and independence. This spring, take care to prevent potential problems and catastrophic circumstances with some simple tips to avoid common heath culprits for seniors. Allergies Allergies may not seem like a big deal, but they can be particularly dangerous for…
As many people age, they worry about losing their independence. Many older adults experience a lot of stress when they think they may end up in some kind of senior living facility such as a retirement home. Losing independence is definitely scary, but there are steps you can take to enable your older loved one to…
Does someone you love suffer from dementia? Living with dementia presents risks and hazards that can compromise autonomy over time. Before looking at assisted living or residential care, consider ways to make the home safer for dementia; these simple modifications could preserve independence and foster well-being without leaving the home. Make your home a safer place…
A special needs child is a term applied to any child with a physical or learning disability or a behavioral or emotional disorder. And sometimes such a child might have more than one type of limitation. Many special needs children have no verbal communication or are very limited in this area. This means that parents…
If someone that you love or care for is exhibiting symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, rule out an underlying cause or condition. Dementia covers a wide span of behaviors that could also be explained by causes unrelated to Alzheimer’s Disease, and that can be treated with a positive prognosis. Eight very treatable conditions that…
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