Taking care of someone you love with dementia is definitely nothing to laugh about. However, research is frequently pointing towards the benefits of humor as part of an effective dementia treatment plan, and adding it into dementia care may be exactly what the physician ordered to help boost the wellbeing of a senior loved one. As an […]
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Family care providers know that navigating the journey of locating appropriate care resources for an older adult can feel like attempting to cross the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting surf and winds. The prospect of arriving safely to your destination is pretty slim without the appropriate tools, and an expert to
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The latest recommendations from the Endocrine Society regarding low blood sugar, the elderly and diabetes are surprising, to say the least: lower blood sugar isn’t always best. And for people who’ve been maintaining a routine of finger pricks, insulin injections, and thorough monitoring of food consumed, this alteration may be rather hard to swallow. Known as de-intensification, geriatricians are
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As a family senior care provider, you likely experience a wide range of emotions each day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry over a health concern; and of course, from time to time, irritations. We would like only the best for the individuals we love, and when an older adult is resistant
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Out of all the outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease, probably one of the most worrying is the Alzheimer’s Walk, or an individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that can arise if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Scared, confused or overwhelmed Looking for someone or something Bored
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Until recently, many people believed that memory loss signaled the start of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. But in a recent study, researchers found that there may be other early warning signs of dementia. Here’s what you should know about these surprising symptoms: Changes in food cravings: This is particularly true if a new preference for
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Appetites change as people age, but not eating enough or losing weight without trying could be a sign of an underlying health condition in an older adult. It could also be related to an easily resolved situation such as difficulty grasping cooking tools, loneliness at mealtimes or getting to the store regularly. Helping seniors maintain
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Feelings of sadness and isolation aren't uncommon in older adults, particularly for those who live alone. Depression, however, can be quite serious for older seniors, and may lead to a downward spiral in overall health. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that there are four syndromes that appear to be synonymous with failure to
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