Helping seniors with dementia can become a full-time job for family members. When that happens, it will require a lot of organization, loving care, and patience. It is a sad fact of life that seniors are likely to be affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia at some stage during their retirement. When they do, they are going to usually depend on some of the same people they have cared for most of their…
There are some questions that you should be asking to ensure that you are hiring an in-home caregiver for you or an elderly loved one. You’ve probably heard the horror stories about some in-home care providers stealing or abusing their clients. Unfortunately, that’s the world we live in, so it is necessary to do some investigation before hiring anyone to be in your home. Hiring a senior caregiver can be one of the most rewarding ways…
Let me start out by saying that Omega-3 fatty acids are ideal for seniors under Alzheimer’s care. According to WebMD, it can help slow the decline of memory loss in Alzheimer’s, and possibly prevent memory loss. Most of the time, it is good to avoid fat in foods. However, omega-3 fatty acids are the exception. Instead of causing harm, they bring good health benefits. Here are eight useful facts that you should know about…
Aging in place can be simply described as getting older without the need to move to another place. In other words, you can remain at home by slightly modifying your home to suit an older person. With modern technology and medicine, seniors are living much older now. It’s estimated that in the next forty years or so, seniors will represent one out of five people in the United States. This means that there will…
Coping with dementia can test your nerves and will. This is true for patients, residents, and caregivers. Days turn into weeks, and months become years. It is overwhelming for many, but there are still ways to deal with it. As lifespans increase, so do dementia rates. And yet researchers are making great strides in understanding and treating this disorder. A medical revolution is underway with stem cell research, medical nanotechnology, and many other new…
Gardening for seniors can be a relaxing and healthy pastime. It is a way to provide some outdoor activity in the sun, and an important way to work with nature. Gardening is one of my all-time favorite activities. I spent this last weekend with my children out in the yard tilling the soil to lay out my seeds, and planting my vegetables for the year. I worked at a landscaping company every summer from the…