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…
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…
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…
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…
Is Dementia risk falling? A new computer-based test might be able to predict a person’s risk for dementia, just by analyzing the information family doctors gather during routine visits, a new study from Britain suggests.Researchers from University College London have developed an algorithm that uses medical data to predict a five-year risk of dementia, according…
Free or discounted medical services for seniors can come in handy. It might be the difference between your elderly loved one getting help, or the possibility of not being able to afford the treatment that they need, The cost of medical bills and prescriptions skyrocket every year. If you don’t have insurance or are underinsured…