Funeral pre-planning is not a topic that any family wants to discuss. We know that it’s impossible to live forever. However, we want to forget about it until that day approaches. When someone passes away it is a traumatic experience for the family members that are left behind. Many times, when someone dies, the remaining family members are left to take care of funeral plans and expenses. That can include paying bills, finding documents,…
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s Disease. It afflicts up to 20 million people across the world at any one time, a figure that is expected to keep growing as the population ages. Like all age-related dementia, it involves the gradual degradation of mental faculties, and is rarely found in people under the age of 65, although early onset is distressingly possible. Vascular Dementia Causes The…
Retired NFL players delight Applewood Our House residents with their stories; Memory Care Home is also fostering two kittens in pilot program ARVADA, CO—May 26, 2017—Retired NFL players and cuddly kittens attracted a crowd of nearly 100 residents, family and friends recently at the Applewood Our House memory care home in Arvada. Larry Brunson (former Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders), Mike Rengel (former New Orleans Saints), Gery Palmer (former Baltimore…
Osteoporosis strength training is not just for men, but in today’s society, the media places more emphasis on women developing this bone disease Television commercials blare out the risks of osteoporosis, doctors schedule bone density tests, and nutritionists stress the importance of getting sufficient calcium in the diet. These ads seem to overlook one problem. Companies gear their commercials, tests, and nutritional promotions towards women. Men also suffer from osteoporosis, but many are not aware…
Where do you turn when you need help for seniors? Family members, friends, and other caregivers strive to do the best for elderly loved ones. To help them the most, you should learn about the numerous programs that are available for them through your local, state, and the federal government. Many people over 65 prefer to stay in their homes, rather than go into a care facility. However, in some cases, these seniors often…
What are some of the lessons we can learn from dementia? We can learn about them in a classroom. We can read books, watch videos and listen to audio about the subject. Or, we can learn through experience of taking care of someone who has dementia. We can ask them how they feel? Ask them every day what they want to do? Ask them if they feel like talking with someone, or if they would…