Health Conditions

dementia activities

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Benefits of Activities for Dementia and 5 Ways to Adapt Daily Tasks

Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but they...

Customize a pill organizer board to manage complex medication routines

Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board

When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a...

How to stay safe while handling aggressive dementia behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Deal with Aggressive Dementia Behavior: 14 Tips

Use calming techniques to de-escalate aggressive dementia behavior Some people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may enter a combative stage of...

Check this list of 10 medications that seniors should not take or should use with caution

10 Medications Seniors Should Avoid Taking

Seniors should use medication with caution Did you know that 36% of adults aged 65 and older report taking at...

heat stroke in seniors

Medical Conditions

6 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors

Heat stroke in seniors is deadly In hot weather, heat stroke in seniors is a serious risk. Older bodies are...

How to help seniors regain their confidence after a fall

Common Aging Conditions / Home Safety

4 Steps That Help Seniors Regain Confidence After a Fall

As we age, the risk of falling increases. But in an older adult, a fall doesn’t just cause physical injury....

Get the facts about mild cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Not Dementia, But More Than Normal Forgetfulness

When symptoms aren’t quite dementia, but aren’t normal either When you notice that someone might have memory issues or there...

How to reduce caregiver loneliness when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Stress Relief

4 Ways to Overcome Caregiver Loneliness in Dementia Care

Caregiver loneliness makes dementia care more challenging When you’re caring for an older adult with dementia, loneliness is a common...

Get tips to figure out if traveling with dementia will be successful and how to safely test if travel will work

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work

Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean that they can’t...

Why treating hearing loss reduces dementia risk

Medical Conditions

Reduce Dementia Risk by Treating Hearing Loss

1 in 4 seniors is affected by hearing loss Hearing loss can’t be seen, so you might think changes in...

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