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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...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia- Is There A Difference
While many people pair Alzheimer’s and dementia in the same category, they are, in fact, different. While Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, they are not the same. The symptoms are going to appear the same and overlap in their actions and descriptions....
Dementia Diet- Is a Cookie Diet Okay?
Dementia Diet Mom Just Wants to Eat Cookies- Is This Okay? It can be difficult enough just coping with your loved one’s dementia. Not being recognized, arguments over wearing appropriate clothing, the worry every day. But now you have to worry that someone you love is...
Diabetes and Dementia- What is the connection?
Diabetes and Dementia have shown to have a definite link. A few years back, medical professionals and researchers started to notice an increase in type 2 diabetes and dementia. Also, type 2 diabetes shares genetic and environmental risk factors with both...