It can come seemingly out of thin air: you place your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich in front of her – light on the mayo, no onions – something which usually brings her enjoyment. But this time, she shoves the plate away and does not want to take a bite, insisting that you’ve poisoned the […]
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After months of isolating, quarantining, and distancing from friends and family, stay-at-home orders are relaxed this summer. However, for older adults in particular, is it safe to head out?
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Individuals with COPD have had to stay particularly watchful since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as they are likely at a more significant risk for contracting the virus along with developing more severe complications. A newly released study published by the European Respiratory Journal reported that COPD patients were more likely to be admitted to the
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Knowing where to turn for the latest, most reliable information on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to seniors and those who care for them, is crucial – and confusing. With so many sources and differing opinions on this earth-shattering topic, we wanted to help make it easier to find what you need by compiling the
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Family financial affairs are often a taboo subject, as well as the cause of many different arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for lots of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from many years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it may be hard for them to
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Taking care of a senior with dementia is a fluid, ever-evolving process. One day could be calm and peaceful, with your senior loved one taking pleasure in activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the following day can be fraught with agitation, anxiety, and sullenness. Just what will today bring? Figuring out
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A current study of over 2,000 aging adults finds that an astounding 87% take a minimum of one prescription drug, and a full 36% are taking five or more – together with 38% using over-the-counter meds on a frequent basis. Monitoring these medications in our later years can be quite tricky, and there are certain
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Agitation is one of the more difficult effects of Alzheimer’s, and can be extremely challenging for family members to manage. The key is in taking steps to address agitation before it’s felt and expressed by the senior, which involves keeping track of what has triggered these feelings in the past, and creating a home environment
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The complex steps required to enable us to see are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains are able to take transmitted information on the world around us, interpret that information based on input from other senses, memories, and thoughts, and then form a perception of that information to make us aware of
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“It takes a village” was never a truer statement than when caring for an older loved one, and it’s important for that “village” to maintain effective, ongoing communication between each family caregiver in order to provide the best care, and to ensure that everyone involved in care is on the same page. It’s also crucial
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