Health Conditions

10 top reasons why seniors may walk with a shuffling gait

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

10 Reasons Why Seniors Walk With a Shuffling Gait

Don’t ignore a shuffling walk in seniors You might notice that your older adult shuffles or drags their feet when...

For better rest at night, use 5 tips to improve sleep in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips to Improve Sleep in Dementia

Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled...

heat stroke in seniors

Medical Conditions

6 Things You Can Do 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...

Brief stroke-like symptoms means seniors may have had a TIA, or mini stroke

Medical Conditions

TIA Is a Warning Sign of Stroke and Vascular Dementia

A TIA is a mini stroke If your older adult suddenly feels odd or acts strangely, even for a few...

A common dementia screening test is the Mini Mental Status Exam

Alzheimer's & Dementia

The Mini Mental Status Exam: A Dementia Screening Tool

There’s a commonly used dementia test If you’re concerned because you think your older adult might be showing signs of...

Seniors can eat safely with 10 dysphagia diet recipes that are easy, tasty, and healthy

Medical Conditions

10 Quick and Easy Dysphagia Diet Recipes for Swallowing Problems

Many seniors have difficulty swallowing food or liquids. This condition is called dysphagia and can cause serious issues like aspiration...

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...

Alzheimer’s isn’t a normal part of aging. Find out what it is, common symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Get the essential facts about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a disease, not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is the...

What it means when someone with dementia says I want to go home and how to respond in kind ways

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Popular

3 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Says I Want to Go Home

3 tips for when someone with Alzheimer’s says “I want to go home” Hearing someone say “I want to go...

how to find the best hospice care

Choosing a Hospice Provider: Top Questions to Ask

The right hospice provider can make a big difference Hospice care is a wonderful service for older adults who could...

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