Health Conditions

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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...

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Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands

Dementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include...

Physical activities for dementia patients reduce challenging behavior and boost self-esteem

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Physical Activities for Seniors with Dementia: 12 Exercise Ideas

Physical activity has many benefits for seniors with dementia Physical activities and exercise are excellent, non-drug ways to improve well-being...

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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...

swallowing problems

Medical Conditions

4 Ways to Add Healthy Calories to a Dysphagia Diet for Swallowing Problems

When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition....

Seeing reflections in mirrors can be disturbing for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Mirrors: 10 Solutions for Challenging Behavior

Dementia and mirrors can be a terrifying combination Did you know that mirrors can be very disturbing for someone with...

delirium in seniors

Medical Conditions

Delirium Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs

Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive issues...

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...

How to reduce loneliness in seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, Vineyard Johns Creek shares 4...

How to help someone who doesn’t believe they have dementia or Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Know They’re Ill: Anosognosia in Dementia

Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And...

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