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
An Exciting New Treatment for Parkinson’s That May Provide a Cure
Scientists at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who believed they were analyzing connective tissue cell protein got quite a shock when they alternatively
Help for a Common Challenge in Alzheimer’s: False Accusations
It may come seemingly out of the blue: you place your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich in front of her – light on the mayo,
Senior Caregivers: Is It Safe to Venture Out Now That We Aren’t Required to Stay-at-Home?
After months of isolating from loved ones and close friends, many people are venturing out during the pandemic. Nevertheless for senior citizens in particular, is
Tips and Resources for Living with COPD During COVID-19
Seniors with COPD have needed to remain especially watchful since the COVID-19 pandemic started, because they are likely at both an increased risk for contracting
Alzheimer’s Challenges: Care During COVID-19
Loneliness. Isolation. Confusion. These feelings are becoming common for a number of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but once you factor in the element of
When Aging Parents Expect More Than You Can Give
In an ideal world, we could perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, adhering to a routine that met the requirements of aging parents, while enabling the