Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease   There are different stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important for families to understand the symptoms to get early treatment. It takes time for doctors to make the right diagnosis. If someone you know or love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ll need to understand how the disease advances over time. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease which causes gradual impairment of the patient’s memory and ability to…

Vascular Dementia Treatment Can Slow Down Illness and Stop Further Damage

Vascular Dementia treatment may help decrease the progression of the disease. In some cases, it can help eliminate additional damage to the brain. Thеrе аrе several kinds оf blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen tо the brain, and help it function properly. Thіѕ condition occurs when ѕоmе, оf these blood vessels аrе impaired. Thеѕе blood vessels mау bе completely blocked, оr they mау become compressed. People оvеr the age оf 65 аrе known tо bе more vulnerable tо develop this condition. Thеrе…

Activities for Seniors - Tai Chi

Activities for Seniors – Practice the Ancient Chinese Art of Tai Chi

Another one of the excellent, but seldom practiced activities for seniors is Tai Chi. Tai chi for seniors is a combination of slow moving healthy exercises that invigorate and relax the body at the same time. Tai chi is known to help lower blood pressure.One of the marvels of tai chi is that it can be practiced at any age. Children as well as seniors can improve their balance, posture, and overall fitness and health by…

Tips for Hiring a Senior Caregiver

6 Tips for Hiring a Senior Caregiver

Question: When it comes to hiring a senior caregiver, what questions should I be asking to ensure that I am putting the right person to be in my home and caring for me?  I’ve heard stories of in-home care providers stealing or abusing their clients and that really scares me. Answer: Hiring a senior caregiver can be one of the most rewarding ways to help seniors stay in their own home for many years after they…

Senior Hair Care

Senior Hair Care – 4 Simple Ways To Enhance and Protect Your Graying and Thinning Hair

Senior hair care requires patience and persistence. Like the rest of our bodies, our hair goes through many changes during our lives. Hair has been used to evaluate human appearance for centuries. Throughout the ages, a variety of products have been applied to give people more volume of hair, or to at least give them that appearance. However, as people age, they may find there is less hair, that it turns gray, or the texture…

Certified Senior Advisors in Denver

Certified Senior Advisors in Denver – Making Life Easier for Seniors

Certified Senior Advisors in Denver are professionals who have experience and education in the aging process, and understand the health, economic, and public concerns that impact the majority of seniors in the Denver area and across the United States. The average life expectancy in the United States is almost 78 years old. A generation ago, it was hard to imagine that seniors could expect to live this long. Now, seniors are not only living much longer,…