Can a Humidifier Lessen COPD Symptoms?
For older adults and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the home is critical. Air that is
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their senior loved ones, often surrendering their own needs and desires in
Is It Just Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?
You entirely forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your sunglasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t recall the name of the
Easy Options to Dispose of Medications Safely
With so many senior loved ones taking multiple prescriptions, and with physicians changing and adding medications and dosages to find the ideal combination, it’s critical
How to Manage the Refusal to Change Clothes Common with Dementia
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy – the capacity to step outside of
Risks of COVID-19 Create Unexpected Challenges for Family Caregivers
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to deal with seemingly monumental challenges related to the care of the older adults they
How to Best Manage Disinhibited Behaviors in Alzheimer’s
Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s displays disinhibited behaviors, such
Helping Seniors Regain Confidence After a Fall
While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when
Are Elective Medical Procedures for Seniors Safe Now?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put many scheduled events on pause, including elective medical procedures for seniors. As a matter of fact, approximately half of all