Understanding the facts about Alzheimer’s disease will help family caregivers identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in their elderly loved ones. Knowing the facts may also ease some fears which you have about this form of progressive mental deterioration disorder.
Seniors are at a higher risk for identity theft than the rest of the population. Malicious people profit by targeting the trusting nature of seniors and taking advantage of their lack of expertise with modern technology. Here are some things you can do to protect your elderly family member from these types of scams.
Someone with dementia may struggle with communication. How can we make it easier for them? Here are some communication tips to improve your communication with your parent, friend, or family member with dementia.
When we age, everything seems to progressively slow down, including the ability to move with agility and carry out basic everyday tasks. Whether it’s the ability to stand firmly on two feet or the inability to rise from the seat without letting out that accompanying groan, it could be time to incorporate some resistant training to improve your health as a senior.
Loneliness is unfortunately a common part of life for many seniors. Providing opportunities for seniors to engage with other people and develop new friendships is vital for both emotional and physical well-beings of seniors. So whether it’s for you or an elderly loved one, here is a quick guide to staying social.
As a caregiver, trying to get your loved one to change entrenched habits can be a challenge. Even if you
So your loved one needs care, but they are digging in their heels and refusing. Why? And what can you do about it?
Caregivers often mistakenly believe that the majority of their effort, attention, focus, and love must be directed exclusively to the loved one in their care. Allocating time to take care of yourself doesn’t not make you a selfish person.
When you loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, how can you respond? Here are some tips.
Seniors are especially at risk of accidents and injury during winter. Here are some tips to keep your loved one safe in the Ottawa winter.