Health Conditions

Create a dementia friendly home by making it easier to see and recognize commonly used items

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia Friendly Home: 4 Ways to Make Things Easier to See

Small changes make life easier for seniors with dementia Everyday tasks are often challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease or...

seniors with alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Answer 3 Tough Questions from Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Seniors with Alzheimer’s may ask tough questions Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can cause seniors to get confused and forget key...

In a health crisis, it’s difficult to know how to honor someone’s wishes. A doctor shares a true story about someone with advanced illness and her wishes.

The Power of Offering Alternatives: A True End-Of-Life Story

Not every health crisis can be planned for and, in the moment, it’s often difficult to know how to honor...

Find out why sundowning happens and get 7 ways to reduce symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

How to manage sundowning symptoms in dementia Many people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and agitated...

Why stroke patients may laugh or cry uncontrollably

Medical Conditions

Stroke Side Effects: Crying and Laughing Uncontrollably

Stroke can also cause cognitive problems When someone is recovering from a stroke, most people think of physical problems like...

Amazon Echo Alexa for seniors with dementia makes a wonderful assistant and companion

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services

How Amazon Echo Alexa Helps Seniors with Dementia

Alexa voice assistant helps seniors with dementia At first glance, Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice assistant might seem like just another...

cold and flu prevention

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

16 Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

Date published: 2024-10-15 Seniors and caregivers are vulnerable to the flu Cold and flu season is upon us again. In...

10 tips help dementia caregivers thrive - not just survive

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia Care

The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham...

When seniors lose interest in life, it’s a sign of anhedonia, which is a common symptom of depression

Medical Conditions

Seniors Losing Interest in Life: 7 Ways to Help With Anhedonia

Sometimes, older adults begin to withdraw from favorite activities and seem to lose interest in life. This could be anhedonia,...

5 techniques that help reduce the fear that causes shadowing in Alzheimer’s or dementia and help you cope with the behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Cope

Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and...

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