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What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s. It has the same types of symptoms as other forms of Dementia, but it’s causes are different. It affects a different part of the brain than other forms of the disease....
Pain and Dementia- When Communication Gets In The Way
Helping a senior in pain can be challenging. But when pain and dementia are both a part of the picture it can be especially hard. Knowing if someone is in pain when they can’t communicate is very frustrating. And this is for both the patient and the carer. Someone...
Medication and Dementia – What You Need To Know
Medication and dementia often go hand in hand. If you have someone in your life with dementia, you know how challenging it is. But, it’s challenging for them too. As their condition matures, you may notice other changes in them. It’s important to know that any...
Reduce Caregiver Stress in 5 Steps
It is important to reduce caregiver stress both for yourself and the one you are caring for. Taking care of a loved one is a lot of work. It can wear you down and cause a lot of stress in your life. Too often caregivers don’t take the time to take care of themselves....
What Are The Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a nervous system disorder that tends to develop slowly over several years. The signs may be subtle at first and easily missed. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. The...
Father’s Day Focus on Dad- Men’s Health After 50
This Father's Day let's focus on Dad and Men's health. As we age, we need to start to take a closer look at our health. Our bodies change and that means so do our needs. Maintaining good health doesn’t have to be difficult. Men tend to start gaining...
Dehydration and Seniors
Unfortunately, dehydration and seniors seem to go hand in hand. Getting enough fluids to remain healthy can be difficult for many of us. It can be even harder for older people. And dehydration can have an adverse effect on our health. Are you concerned about...
Moving Mom – 3 Ways to Combat Family Caregiver Anxiety
When it comes to moving mom to a memory care home, it can be difficult for both you and her. She might not be the same mom that you've been used to for all of these years. Furthermore, you might not be the same person that she recognizes either from day to day....
COVID-19- Mother’s Day Celebrations- When Mom Is In Memory Care
COVID-19 Has Really Changed How We Will Celebrate Mother's Day! Mother’s Day in 2020 is bound to feel a lot different than what most of us are accustomed to. With practically the whole world shut down, things just don’t seem the same. If you can’t visit your mom this...
Music Therapy For Dementia Patients
Coping with a loved one living with dementia is extremely difficult. One day, they seem lucid and fine, the next, they don’t know who you are. Often, small things can trigger memories for them. And sometimes the memories are pleasant while other times the...