Health Conditions

Find out why sundowning happens and get 7 ways to reduce symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

How to manage sundowning symptoms in dementia Many people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and agitated...

Why stroke patients may laugh or cry uncontrollably

Medical Conditions

Stroke Side Effects: Crying and Laughing Uncontrollably

Stroke can also cause cognitive problems When someone is recovering from a stroke, most people think of physical problems like...

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...

cold and flu prevention

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

16 Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

Date published: 2024-10-15 Seniors and caregivers are vulnerable to the flu Cold and flu season is upon us again. In...

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...

When seniors lose interest in life, it’s a sign of anhedonia, which is a common symptom of depression

Medical Conditions

Seniors Losing Interest in Life: 7 Ways to Help With Anhedonia

Sometimes, older adults begin to withdraw from favorite activities and seem to lose interest in life. This could be anhedonia,...

Weighted blankets for dementia reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, calm nerves, and provide comfort

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s disease and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have...

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...

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...

diseases-that-mimic-alzheimers

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...

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