Health Conditions

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

7 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, dementia, or other cognitive...

The flu shot is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu.

Medical Conditions

Flu Vaccine for Seniors: Covid-19 and This Year’s Flu Season

Due to Covid-19, the CDC is urging everyone to get the flu vaccine before the end of October 2020. Find...

Improve senior sleep by aligning and supporting their body so they can rest more comfortably.

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

11 Tips to Improve Senior Sleep by Reducing Pain and Discomfort

Improving senior sleep benefits them and you It’s exhausting to wake frequently in the night to help your older adult....

Alzheimer's end of life

Alzheimer's & Dementia

This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion Easier

End of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

With nursing homes in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are having a hard time keeping in touch and...

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...

after a fall

Medical Conditions

8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls

Falls are a serious matter for older adults. Even if there are no injuries, it’s a warning sign of underlying...

alzheimer's keep hands busy

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Calming Ways to Help Seniors with Alzheimer’s Keep Hands Busy

Alzheimer’s can cause busy hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include pulling...

Use these tips to convince someone with dementia to change clothes

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes

Many seniors with dementia refuse to change clothes A common challenge for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is figuring out how...

6 hygiene tips help you keep bedridden seniors healthy and comfortable

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors

When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling...

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