Sponsored by Janssen As we get older, our immune system weakens, making it harder for our bodies to clear common infections.1 Treatments for these infections have worked well in the past, but we are facing an evolving threat from microbes that are quickly adjusting to the currently used antibiotics. This makes certain infections, such as urinary tract or skin infections, more difficult…
Sponsored by The Hummingbird Project Too often as we age, our world gets smaller due to mobility challenges, health issues, or cognitive decline. Activities that focus on enhancing quality of life can reconnect older adults to what brings them purpose, joy, and meaning in life. Holistic quality of life refers to the 7 Domains of Wellness: Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual, Creative, Vocational, Emotional,…
Caregiver burnout is multidimensional. Not only is it taxing on emotional health, it can also negatively impact mental, social, financial and even physical health. Luckily, as more families opt for aging in place at home, there are many products now designed to support home caregiving and make life easier and more comfortable for everyone. Here, we will share three ways home modifications…
Sponsored by Jukebox Health When you’re caring for an older adult, you know how overwhelming it can feel to constantly worry that they might fall at home. To put your mind at ease and help them live independently for longer, consider aging in place home modifications that focus on preventing accidents. While this is important for all areas of your loved one’s…
Sponsored by Gleam in Your Eye Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These activities will also bring joy and encourage social connection. At Gleam in Your Eye, our mission is to encourage positive cognitive stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s. While developing our specialized dementia activity boxes, we found that there are four key considerations when…
When I started caregiving for my parents and helping my husband care for his mom, the necessity of taking time to care for myself hit me like a ton of bricks. The three individuals we were caring for all had serious chronic medical conditions that were caused by their poor lifestyle choices. I knew that if I didn’t start prioritizing my own…
Having a joint bank account with an aging parent or loved one you’re caring for might seem ideal. After all, it can make it easier to handle daily money matters for your loved one. Of course, nothing is ever as simple as it might seem when it comes to caregiving. Joint bank accounts are no exception. There are pros to having a…
Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not only affects those who are diagnosed, but also their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly half of the people taking care of an older adult are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Unfortunately, the number of Americans…
If there is a silver lining to this pandemic, one might be that it has spurred older adults to adopt and use technology in greater numbers, helping them participate more fully than ever in the digital world. For instance, in 2019, about half of older adults had never used video chat, but by 2020, 70 percent had done so, with 1 in…
As a caregiver, getting outside to enjoy fresh air and sunshine is a great way to feel good. Nature can lift our mood, reduce stress and provide a refreshing change of scenery. While leaving the house with an older adult may require extra planning, the benefits of the outdoors are endless. If you’re ready to enjoy the sunshine with your loved one,…
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