Health Conditions

taking medication as prescribed

Medications

3 Reasons Why Seniors Aren’t Taking Medication as Prescribed

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health The number of people who skip medication doses on purpose is shockingly high....

stages of dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Stages of Dementia: What to Expect

Ease uncertainty by understanding the stages of dementia One of the biggest challenges with Alzheimer’s and dementia is the uncertainty...

aging eyes

Medical Conditions

4 Common Eye Diseases that Cause Blindness in Aging Eyes

Spot vision problems early through behavior changes Vision problems start slowly and are usually painless. That’s why they can be...

resistance to care in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Reduce Resistance to Care in Dementia: An Expert Demonstrates [Video]

Your actions could cause seniors with dementia to resist help It’s natural to get frustrated or feel resentful because your...

sundowning symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

Sundowning symptoms are challenging to manage Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and agitated later in...

cpr for seniors

Living Will / DNR / Medical Conditions

The Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the Facts

CPR is brutal on seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to have...

backup medicine

Medications

Why Seniors Need Extra Medicine for Emergencies

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Most seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Missing doses could make...

how to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s: Use Short, Direct Sentences

Communication changes when someone has Alzheimer’s When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, changes in their brain cause a decline in...

weighted blankets in dementia care

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets in Dementia Care Reduce Anxiety and Improve Sleep

Non-drug options to reduce anxiety in dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have...

depression in seniors

Medical Conditions

10 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation and Depression

Many seniors go through major life changes that could make them more vulnerable to depression. But it’s heartbreaking to stand...

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