Health Conditions

dealing with caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips for Dealing with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia Care

Feelings of guilt are common among dementia caregivers Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, means you’re doing a tough...

swollen legs and ankles

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

3 Simple Exercises for Swollen Legs and Ankles in Seniors [Video]

Swollen legs and ankles affect safety and quality of life Many older adults are affected by swollen legs and ankles....

delirium in seniors

Medical Conditions

Delirium in Seniors Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs

Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive issues...

medications for alzheimer's behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

Alzheimer's and incontinence

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Sponsored Content

7 Smart Solutions: How to Manage Incontinence with Alzheimer’s

Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia have incontinence. And that can make day-to-day life extra tricky. To make life easier...

what does a geriatric doctor do

Medical Conditions

What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Can Benefit From a Specialist

Seniors with complex health needs can benefit from a specialist Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for...

mini mental status exam

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Testing for Dementia: Why the Mini Mental Status Exam Isn’t Enough for Diagnosis

The Mini Mental Status Exam is only a first step If you’re worried that your older adult could be showing...

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...

how is dementia diagnosed

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Is Dementia Diagnosed? A Geriatric Doctor Explains

What it takes to get a dementia diagnosis So many families ask “how is dementia diagnosed?” If you’re concerned that...

get someone with dementia to take medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to take their medicine can be a...

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