Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, reasoning, and thinking skills. Here are eight Alzheimer’s symptoms to be on the lookout for. 1. Loss of Memory One of the most common early Alzheimer’s symptoms is forgetting recently learned information. Other related signs include forgetting important events or dates and asking the same questions over…
If you have a busy lifestyle, you may find it challenging to provide your senior loved one or your special needs child with the care and companionship they need. As they age, most people don’t want to leave their homes to live in a retirement community. However, there is an alternative – you can hire…
Around 34.2 million individuals provided unpaid care to persons aged 50 or older during the last twelve months. As people age, the odds of a decline in physical or cognitive health and the ability to function independently steadily increase. Some people need help sooner because of a traumatic accident or illness. So, how do you know when it’s…
Do you have a loved one who was an avid gardener before Alzheimer’s struck? Well, there’s no reason why they have to give up their hobby. By paying attention to garden design, experienced gardeners with Alzheimer’s can continue doing what they have always loved. Gardening can also be part of an Alzheimer’s treatment plan for those…
In winter, the weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn’t mean the indoors has to match. Many seniors begin to feel cooped up during long stretches of cold weather. They are prone to experiencing “cabin fever” and all the feelings that go along with it – lethargy, irritability, and the winter blues. This is why indoor…
The annual holidays are wonderful times for most families. It’s not just the younger generation who anticipate the celebrations with uncontained excitement. Older family members also look forward to the holidays and the opportunity to hear about the family events of the past year and bond with their loved ones. Although it might be a…
Any one of us could, unfortunately, experience a health emergency. We could fall and break a leg, become injured in a car accident, or suffer a heart attack. These scenarios typically occur when they are least expected, but only last for a relatively short period of time. However, while we are on the road to…
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…
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