Study Reveals a Distinctive Progression of Dementia in Latinos
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing some surprising results in the progression of dementia in Hispanic people. While further exploration is needed to fully understand whether these differences are the consequence of social/cultural nuances or the dementia itself, it’s worthwhile information for Latino families to know. Daily Activities One highlight of […]
Understanding the Different Stages of Dementia
One of the first questions in most people’s minds when a family member is diagnosed with dementia is precisely what can be expected in the weeks, months, and years to come. We realize that the hallmark of Alzheimer’s is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and also the skills required to manage everyday life. Yet, every […]
Elderly Care Tips: How Humidifiers Can Improve Quality of Life
For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the house is a must. Air that is too dry, for instance, might cause or exacerbate health problems such as: Itchy, dry, or chapped skin Nose bleeds Sore throat Dry eyes Aggravated allergy, asthma, and flu/cold symptoms such […]
How to Safely Enjoy Celebrating the Holidays with Seniors During COVID-19
Think about the most ideal holiday season you are able to imagine. While that image will vary slightly for every one of us, it could include gifts, good food, lights, and traditions passed down through the generations. Yet what most certainly rings true for everyone is the happiness in spending time with the people […]
The 6 Best Resources for Seniors and Caregivers to Navigate COVID-19
Identifying where to turn with regard to the latest, most reliable information on COVID-19, particularly as it pertains to seniors and people who care for them, is important – and can be difficult. With so many sources and different viewpoints on this important topic, we want to help make it simpler to locate what you […]
Surprising Health Benefits of Laughter and How It May Help When Dealing With a Difficult Diagnosis
Have you ever felt yourself about to bubble over with irrepressible laughter, at the most inopportune moment in time – in a packed elevator, a quiet waiting room, or a religious service? Even though there are, certainly, times when we need to stamp down the silliness, author Jane Heller explains that, “Humor can keep us balanced, […]
Managing It Together When Mom Starts to Show Early Signs of Dementia
The first signs might be so subtle that many people would not even detect that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, pleasant, and conversational while visiting close friends and family and while running errands. However those closest to her have begun to pick up on concerns: being forgetful about the soup cooking on the stove, […]
Get Out and Play at Any Age! And Then Reap the Health Benefits
Do you recall that feeling as a young child once the school bell rang, signifying the conclusion of science and the start of the best part of the day: recess? There was clearly an immense sensation of freedom bounding out onto the playground, leaving behind the stress of school work for a quick period of […]
Avoid the Dangers of Loneliness Through St. Petersburg In Home Care
With well over 325 million people residing in the U.S. alone, it is difficult to think that loneliness would be so common. Yet more than half of the elderly live alone, and more than a million of them are likely to be chronically lonely. In reality, about 50% of seniors researched reported that their central […]
A Hospital Visit for Thanksgiving? It’s More Common Than You Think for Seniors!
Even though we might imagine a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving gathering, with the entire family relishing quality time together and Grandma’s classic food, the truth for a lot of families consists of something unanticipated: a visit to the hospital. The fact is, studies illustrate that emergency room visits for older adults jump an astounding 10% – […]