5 Strategies for Helping Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Sleep Problems
If it appears as though a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s has completely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you’re not dreaming.
Many Seniors Lack Basic Adaptive Devices That Can Be Life-Changing
Think of the countless tools you use each day – your phone, toothbrush, hairbrush – simple items, but ones you cannot envision living without. For
When Lucidity Returns in the Late Stages of Dementia and What It’s Teaching Us
Even as confusion and memory loss escalate during the late stages of dementia, there’s a remarkable and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal
How To Prevent Depression in Seniors When You Live Far Away From Them
The fear and isolation brought on by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly 50% of seniors surveyed in a
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
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
Why Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones Is So Common and How to Help
Do you realize…roughly half of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent scientific study conducted at UCLA? Not only that, but
The Health Benefits of Laughter for Seniors
Have you ever felt yourself about to bubble over with uncontrollable laughter, at the most inopportune moment – in a crowded elevator, a quiet waiting
The Latest Approach to Chronic Condition Care: Empowering Patients to Take Control
On the subject of chronic diseases, seniors are usually the experts, hands down, with as many as 3 out of 4 older adults affected by
Research Shows If You Eat Healthy, You May Improve Your Brain Health
The fascinating outcomes of a recent AARP study are in: people who eat healthy are twice as likely to consider their mental acuity to be