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Alzheimers

  • How Alternative Sweeteners Can Help Alzheimer’s How Alternative Sweeteners Can Help Alzheimer’s Bet you don’t know that there is a link between Alzheimer’s Disease and…. wait for it…. SUGAR! We’ve been told for years how dangerous the effects are from a diet high in processed sugar. It’s not just an issue of getting cavities anymore; sugar has a far more terrible ... Read More
  • Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Prepare Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Prepare If you have a senior loved one who has dementia, then you already know what a job it is to provide proper care for them. When they also have Alzheimer’s Disease, you are looking at even more complex care. Many families can’t put their own lives on hold to be there for the ... Read More

Caregivers

  • How to Handle Criticism as a Caregiver How to Handle Criticism as a Caregiver If you are a caregiver for a loved one in your family, you already know that outside opinions and criticisms seem to come with the job. Dealing with it can be tough and not taking it personally is even tougher. This is especially true when others voice opinions about how you ... Read More
  • How to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be How to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be Is Caregiving New to You? If caregiving is new to you, it’s normal to feel some anxiety about your new position and what it may require of you. This article will give you the skinny on what you need to know to be the best caregiver you can be! Understand the Needs of Your ... Read More

Dementia

  • How to Bring Joy to Seniors with Dementia Through Reminiscence Therapy How to Bring Joy to Seniors with Dementia Through Reminiscence Therapy Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia When a person has Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, it is most often the short-term memory that is affected first. They are able to recall memories from long ago, which can make reminiscence therapy very effective in bringing ... Read More
  • Communicating with Dementia Patients Communicating with Dementia Patients Witnessing a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a very painful experience. As they progress in the disease, memory problems become more noticeable. Eventually, that impairment causes the loss of self and they may not even recognize their friends and family. ... Read More
  • In-Home Care Services for Patients with Dementia In-Home Care Services for Patients with Dementia Anyone who lives with a loved one who has dementia can tell you it’s no easy ride sometimes. Often, when an aging parent or family member suffers from dementia, the sense of responsibility to care for them can be very strong. Many people want to move an aging parent into the ... Read More

Family Caregiving

  • Caring for Senior Parents When Your Siblings Disagree Caring for Senior Parents When Your Siblings Disagree One of the most stressful situations you will ever face is making critical decisions for someone you love. It is very natural to feel strongly about your opinion and feel angry or threatened when others disagree. This stress can easily be compounded when those who disagree ... Read More
  • Tips for Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent Tips for Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent For seniors all over the country, their main desire as they grow older is to stay in their homes for as long as they possibly can. Their independence is incredibly valuable to them, so it’s important to know the signs to look for that may indicate they might need some extra ... Read More

Health and Wellness

  • Healthy Meals for Seniors Healthy Meals for Seniors As you begin to move into your senior years, choosing healthy food is a smart thing to do. No matter how old you are, making good choices is the best thing you can do. When you approach the age of 60, your body begins to change, and your metabolism slows down. The food you ... Read More
  • The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors Did you know that seniors need regular exercise, just like the rest of us? It’s true! And one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise is yoga. Read on to learn more about the benefits of yoga for seniors! Yoga helps keep you limber, flexible and calm. Seniors who struggle ... Read More
  • Keeping Seniors Healthy Through Friendships Keeping Seniors Healthy Through Friendships All of us need close friends, no matter how old we are! Life can be tough and there’s no better way to face the challenges it brings than having a group of friends you can count on and even gain wisdom from. This is certainly true for seniors as well, and possibly even more ... Read More
  • Battling Diabetes with Diet and Exercise Battling Diabetes with Diet and Exercise Any diabetic can tell you what a full-time job it is to manage diabetes and all that it requires to stay healthy. Making sure your diet is under control, blood sugar levels are checked often and taking medications as needed is just a part of the process. Most people assume ... Read More

Holiday Season

  • Preparing Your Home to Host Senior Loved Ones During the Holidays Preparing Your Home to Host Senior Loved Ones During the Holidays Holidays can be a crazy for time for many of us, especially if you are hosting family members. Perhaps you remember everyone gathering at your parents’ house when you were growing up, and now the mantle of responsibility falls on you—how do you prepare for hosting elderly ... Read More

Senior Care

  • How Regular Exercise Can Protect the Aging Hearts of Seniors How Regular Exercise Can Protect the Aging Hearts of Seniors We all know that exercise is super important for our health, but did you ever stop to think about the heart benefits as we grow older? It’s especially true of seniors. Even mild to moderate exercise in seniors can help them prevent stroke, heart disease, and high blood ... Read More
  • Keeping Seniors with Alzheimer’s Active and Engaged in Life Keeping Seniors with Alzheimer’s Active and Engaged in Life Just the thought of a senior loved one developing Alzheimer’s or dementia can be frightening. We have pretty much been told nowadays that Alzheimer’s reduces people down to nothing more than a shell of what they used to be. Family and caretakers often feel they have to just ... Read More
  • Managing Arthritis Naturally During Winter Managing Arthritis Naturally During Winter Did you know that over 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis? Older adults and seniors are among the hardest hit, and as the weather gets colder, pain from arthritis increases and natural ways to combat this disease are sought after. There are many ... Read More
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder - What is It? Seasonal Affective Disorder - What is It? If you get the winter blues each year, it might be more than just an emotional slump that comes on when it gets cold. Millions of seniors are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder every year, causing depression and sadness that is tough to shake. This can especially be ... Read More