Health Conditions

mobility issues

Medical Conditions

Prevent Falls with 5 Warning Signs of Mobility Issues in Seniors

Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older adult’s developing mobility problems until...

senior leaves the hospital

Medical Conditions

This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

dementia hallucinations

Alzheimer's & Dementia

10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors

Dementia can cause hallucinations Dementia causes changes in the brain that may cause someone to hallucinate – see, hear, feel,...

dementia questions

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Top 5 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Questions: Better Understand the Disease

Knowing more about dementia makes caregiving easier Alzheimer’s and dementia are complex brain diseases that change your older adult’s behavior...

hearing loss

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

Reduce Dementia Risk by Treating Hearing Loss

1 in 3 seniors is affected by hearing loss Hearing loss can’t be seen, so you might think your older...

caregiving and sibling relationships

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Avoid Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s

The stress of caregiving can strain even the best sibling relationships and worsen already tense ones. But working together as...

after stroke

Medical Conditions

Dressing After Stroke: Tips to Regain Independence [Video]

Stroke survivors can re-learn to dress themselves After a stroke, it’s important for seniors to re-learn the tasks of daily...

diagnosing alzheimer's or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Specialized Diagnostic Tests for Dementia or Alzheimer’s: Neuropsychological Testing

Screening tests aren’t enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s or dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia screening tests like the Mini Mental Status Exam...

how to find the best hospice care

How to Find the Best Hospice Care: Ask These Key Questions

Finding a great hospice provider makes a big difference Hospice care is a wonderful service for older adults who would...

caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

So You Messed Up in Dementialand: Making Mistakes and Coping with Guilt

As caregivers, we tend to beat ourselves up over mistakes and then dwell on them. But despite our very best...

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