Alzheimer's & Dementia Dementia and Eyesight: 3 Common Changes and Behaviors Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the...Read More
In-Home Care / Medical Conditions 7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from SurgeryRecovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7...Read More
Medical Conditions How Palliative Care Improves Seniors’ Quality of LifePalliative care is focused on quality of life Palliative (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) care is medical care designed for people with serious health...Read More
Medical Conditions What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Benefit From a SpecialistSeniors with complex health needs can benefit from a specialist Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia What Is Vascular Dementia? Everything You Need to KnowWhat you need to know about vascular dementia Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s...Read More
Living Will / DNR / Medical Conditions The Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the FactsCPR is brutal, especially for seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to...Read More
Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia The Positive Effect of Therapy Dolls for DementiaBaby dolls for Alzheimer’s patients are therapeutic A helpful, non-drug way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s disease...Read More
Medications How Supplements Affect Blood PressureMany seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements cause...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia Dementia and Anger: 10 Calming StrategiesSeniors with dementia may easily get frustrated and stressed Sometimes it seems like seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get...Read More
Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions 4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal DepressionMany people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those...Read More