Before we think about changing the face of Alzheimer’s disease, there needs to be a national awareness of how prevalent and deadly it has become. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 1 out of eight seniors will have some type of dementia by the age of 65. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. As common as the disease…
It would be hard to find anyone who would not be worried about a loved one living alone. We are always thinking safety first when it comes to our parents or grandparents. It’s always better to be on the safe side. Yet, when it comes time for an elderly person to live alone, we have to respect their wishes as long as they are still physically and mentally capable. For many seniors, living alone represents…
By the time most senior citizens start showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, it has moved to a stage where there is irreversible damage. That is why it is important to know the signs of Alzheimer’s that sometimes show up before memory loss, because the sooner it is detected, the faster doctors can figure out a way to begin fighting it. Scientists have not found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, they do know that if…
There could be a lot of common habits that are harming your skin every day, but you just don’t realize it. The skin is the largest organ in your body. Daily wear-and-tear affects how it looks and feels. 8 Common Habits That Are Harming Your Skin Hats – It can cause your skin pores to clog up and all of the sweating can start break outs. Stay away from tight fitting hats and keep them…
Are you faced with long distance caregiving? It can become very challenging and presents possibilities for more problems than in home care. However, in today’s world, it’s not always possible for children to be close to their parents when they get older, because of their job, or other responsibilities. When kids grow up, they tend to move all over the United States in search for a better job and a better future for their families.…
There might come a time where dealing with denial in senior citizens is inevitable. Handling the elderly requires lots of patience and finesse. Denial can quickly cause a strain in relationships. It reduces the quality of life of those affected and it prevents some seniors from accepting reality. Denial can also be seen as a type of defense mechanism. It’s a way for seniors to deal indirectly with the thought of growing old, and in…