Health Conditions

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...

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...

hearing loss in seniors

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss in Seniors

Hearing loss is common in seniors Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior....

backup medicine

Medications / Practical Tips

Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking these medications...

Dementia-like symptoms could be caused by a treatable disease that mimics Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medical Conditions

7 Treatable Diseases That Mimic Alzheimer’s

Don’t assume unusual behavior is caused by Alzheimer’s If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. And...

Palliative care vs. hospice care: they're different, but both could improve seniors' quality of life

Hospice Care / Medical Conditions

9 Top Questions About Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

Could palliative care or hospice care help your older adult? These two services are often confused, so it’s important to...

senior medication safety

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are medication...

Use these 7 tips to encourage someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to shower or bathe

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other...

senior dental care

Medical Conditions

3 Ways to Improve Senior Dental Care to Reduce Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Risk

Improving dental health improves overall health Caring for your older adult’s teeth isn’t always easy, especially for those with serious...

dementia delusions

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Respond to Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs Everywhere

False accusations can be tough to handle People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might accuse those closest to them of...

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