Getting together with family over the holidays can be fun and exciting. It also often brings to light the difficulties aging parents or loved ones may be having in their day-to-day life. (See recent article Holidays: A Chance to Assess). With the increasing number of aging Baby Boomers, more and more families will be confronting the issues of caregiving for…
It’s that time of year again! If you are planning to do some holiday shopping over Thanksgiving weekend, here are some ideas for you to consider. We pulled some of the top-rated gifts from Amazon’s gifts for seniors – so you can check these out online or keep an eye out for something similar while you are out on Black…
One of the great joys of the holidays is reconnecting with family who may live far away. But sometimes when adult children visit their elderly loved ones, they find significant changes in living conditions, health and wellness. This can translate into unsafe living, either not having enough fresh food in the house, crowded conditions, or a kitchen in dangerous disarray. …
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to get together, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate gratitude for their many blessings. But the change in routine and extra activities can be very tiring for seniors – and especially overwhelming for those living with brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are some tips for making the holiday enjoyable for everyone: …
Anyone who travels often by plane knows far too well that flying can be stressful. Slow-moving airport security lines, extremely cramped airline seats and long walks to navigate terminals can become exhausting to anyone, let alone a senior. Many airports, along with the Federal Aviation Administration, have taken steps to ease the burden on travelers – especially older adults and…
Delirium, depression, and dementia are conditions faced by many older adults. None are a part of normal aging, and all are different. However, it can be difficult to distinguish between them, as the symptoms are similar. And, a person may have more than one of these conditions at the same time. Alert your doctor if you or someone you know…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 out of 4 older people falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor. Falls are serious – one in five falls causes a broken bone or head injury. 95% of all hip fractures are caused by falling, usually sideways, and more than 300,000 older…
Most seniors would prefer to receive care in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home. Yet many have trouble with the activities of daily living and managing their healthcare, especially their medications. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the number of older adults hospitalized due to medication-related problems has doubled over the last decade, and…
In the video above, dementia educator Teepa Snow demonstrates how to use music to engage people with brain disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, music is a powerful tool to use with those with Alzheimer’s and dementia because the brain areas responsible for musical memory are largely untouched by these brain diseases. Here are some tips for using music with…
