Loneliness in seniors is an issue for many families. Are you lonely? If you are a senior, chances are the answer is yes. As we age, our lives become busier, and socialization becomes challenging. We may work longer hours at our jobs, we might have children to care for, and later, we may be afraid to leave our homes because we’re worried about getting lost. And as a result, we’re less likely to get out…
Caring for seniors with dementia is a major challenge for family members. Living with dementia can confuse, frustrate, and isolate. It can be very lonely for those affected by the disease. How Can You Ease the Burden of Caring for Seniors with Dementia? Caregivers need to understand the impact of living with dementia on their loved one’s life. Dementia is a chronic disease that causes memory loss and changes in behavior, emotions, and thinking abilities.…
What does lack of sleep and dementia have in common? It is well-documented that lack of sleep can have dire consequences on the health of your body. It drives up stress levels and blood pressure, lowers your pain tolerance, and leads to diabetes. Sleep is the most important thing for your brain to function correctly. As if there aren’t already enough reasons for you to get your eight hours of sleep, there is one more…
“What is sundowning in dementia” is a trending topic on the Internet. Dealing with sundowning is an issue among caregivers. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease affected nearly 5.8 million people in the United States. Sundowning is a common behavior among those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association research, about half of people with Alzheimer’s disease experience sundowning. What is Sundowning? Sundowning is a set of behaviors that can occur…
What are functional foods? Functional foods, like superfoods, provide several various nutritional benefits that may assist in the treatment and prevention of certain illnesses and diseases and provide a boost to overall health. However, unlike organic and superfoods, functional foods may or may not be processed and can contain certain additives. The History of Functional Foods These foods are a fairly new development, cultivated in the early 1980s in Japan. As life expectancy slowly began…
Happy Birthday, Catty Catty has been a resident at Applewood Our House since July 2021. Her husband Bob loves her dearly and visits her almost every day. Not only that, but he also helped decorate the North Arvada house and Christmas tree during the holiday season. Our caregiver team enjoys having Catty and her husband around, as they are both very friendly. Applewood Our House North Arvada is Our Fifth Memory Care and Assisted Living…