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
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