Parkinson’s

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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...

Parkinson's disease

Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease: Key Facts and Helpful Tips

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and...

Medications Worsen Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Widely-used medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

symptoms of parkinson's

Could Your Senior’s Medications Cause Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Symptoms of Parkinson’s doesn’t always mean they have the disease It can be scary to see your older adult getting...

Parkinson's disease and dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia Are Related

Parkinson’s affects about 1 million Americans It’s estimated that 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. It’s a neurological disorder typically...

amazon echo for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services

Amazon Echo for Dementia: Technology for Seniors

New technology helps seniors with dementia The Amazon Echo is a voice-activated technology innovation that has amazing potential for helping...

Products & Services

Hand Tremors: Adaptive Utensils and Eating Aids

Eating independently can be challenging Older adults affected by conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia, tremors, or neuropathy often have trouble eating...

auto mobility aids

Products & Services

4 Advanced Auto Mobility Aids Help Seniors Get Into Cars

Seniors with limited mobility struggle with car travel When older adults have limited mobility, it’s a struggle for them and...

if meds are causing problems

Advice from a Doctor: Check If Meds Are Causing Problems

Medication can sometimes work against you Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk recently wrote about the importance of checking medications to make sure...