Posts from 2016 December 12, 2016 4 Ways to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Enjoy the Holidays More There’s no doubt about it—the holiday season is the busiest of the year and can throw our normal routines into chaos. For seniors who deal with Alzheimer’s, this change of routine can be quite stressful. With all the traditions of family, visits from relatives, and endless ... Read More October 11, 2016 Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s A study of caregivers and Alzheimer’s disease show that women are diagnosed more often for the disease than men. This is evident from a 2011 report published by the Alzheimer’s Association which indicates that of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, more than 3.4 ... Read More September 16, 2016 Caregiver Employment Opportunities at the AARP Virtual Career Fair AARP is hosting their next Virtual Career Fair on September 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. This live online event provides those 50+ with the opportunity to recharge their job search and connect with local and national employers – all from the comfort of home. During the ... Read More September 12, 2016 Seniors at Highest Risk of Hospitilization-Related Delirium Approximately seven million Americans, many of them seniors, develop delirium during hospital stays annually. Although Delirium has no age restriction, those 65 or older are at the highest risk. Delirium can cause lack of focus, delusions, and frightening hallucinations. ... Read More July 12, 2016 The Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Care Senior care can be challenging: whether it’s a parent or a patient, the difficulties that arise can vary day to day, and it could get to the point that you are physically and emotionally drained. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some suggestions on how you ... Read More Page 1 of 2
