How to Cope with False Comments when a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

Imagine having a lovely afternoon with a relative with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when suddenly the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you get a forceful and unexpected reply: “I know you took my favorite jacket! How could you do that to me?” If this […]

Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes

When a loved one passes away, there are a number of administrative tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. Knowing where to begin and what to do can be challenging while also dealing with grief. To help navigate this time, our aging care experts have put together the following helpful guide so you […]

Reduce Caregiver Injury Risk with These 5 Tips

At the time you decided to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely did not think of your role as dangerous. Still, the injury risks of providing care aren’t anything to take lightly. As many as 94% of care providers who participated in a recent survey described physical pain in one or more […]

How In-Home Care Can Help With Caring for Cognitive Decline in Elderly Loved Ones

If you’re caring for an older parent, you’re familiar with the array of feelings involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and extremely worthwhile. Conversely, it can be taxing, exhausting, and demanding. Add to that the particular issues related to cognitive decline in the elderly, and it is easy to see how family […]

Top Suggestions to Fight Stress for the Dementia Caregiver

There is no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The person may suddenly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might become caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They may pace and […]

Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Seniors

Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms all too well. For younger individuals, a UTI is generally fairly easy to recognize and take care of. However, it is often more challenging for older adults, as symptoms of a UTI in seniors can […]

Looking for Fun Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients? Try These!

Staying active and involved in meaningful hobbies is incredibly important for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both successful and needed. These feelings don’t disappear because of a diagnosis of dementia, although they might require some creativity to achieve. In fact, stimulating and satisfying activities can reduce challenging symptoms of Alzheimer’s […]

How to Work with Siblings to Care for Aging Parents

Many hands make light work, according to the old saying, and that is certainly true when caring for aging parents. If you and your siblings interact in harmony to fulfill the requirements of your senior family members, congratulations! Often, however, one sibling shoulders the majority of the responsibilities. This could quickly lead to misunderstandings, conflict, […]

Understanding Delirium Symptoms in Seniors

With its similarities to dementia, delirium tends to be a challenging condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults are especially at risk for delirium, so our aging care experts have put together the following information that will help you recognize and react accordingly if you suspect it in a person you love. What is delirium? […]

The Concerning Connection Between Seniors and Depression

After spending time with family and friends and revisiting beloved memories and traditions over the holiday season, it is typical for a sense of nostalgia and sorrow to develop for older adults. Even though some amount of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be anticipated, it’s crucial to be aware that it can develop into depression. Depression […]