May 19, 2020
You might not recognize her by name; however, you’ve possibly heard her story. Joy Milne has a very specialized talent: detecting Parkinson’s disease through her sense…
May 12, 2020
An individual who displays loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s…
May 5, 2020
Being aware of where to turn for the current, most reliable info on COVID-19, especially as it pertains to seniors and those who care for…
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…
April 13, 2020
Alzheimer’s caregiving is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day may be calm and peaceful, with the individual taking pleasure in activities, eating healthy meals, and…
April 6, 2020
A recent study of over 2,000 older adults reveals that an astonishing 87% take one or more prescription drugs, and a full 36% are taking…
March 19, 2020
Dementia care involves both empathy and creativity to manage a number of complex behaviors and effects, and that is particularly true with regards to incontinence,…
March 12, 2020
If you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed in your role as caregiver, take heart; you are in good company. Providing help for a senior loved one…
March 5, 2020
There’s no doubt about how incredible our body’s immune system is in attacking invading bacteria and viruses and restoring us to health following an illness….
February 17, 2020
Agitation is one of the more difficult challenges of dementia, and can be incredibly complex for family members to manage. It is important to take…