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Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse

by Admin | Feb 11, 2020 | General Health, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ How to Recognize the Signs of Substance Abuse The most common drugs abused by older adults are: Opioids — Addiction to these painkillers is sweeping the nation, regardless of age. Addiction often begins following a prescription of...

Memory and the Aging Brain

by Admin | Feb 10, 2020 | Aging Issues, Memory Care

As we get older, almost all of us will notice a decline in our memory abilities. Most of us are able to cope with occasional memory slips and even joke about them. When scientists study the effects of aging on memory, they find that an older brain often needs more...

Strategies to Ensure Safe Aging at Home

by Admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Aging and Technology, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care At Home, Daily Life, Dementia Care

Strategies to Ensure Safe Aging at Home Most aging individuals prefer to age in their home. This is because home is usually where we feel most comfortable. As a result, older adults want to stay in the safety of their own home even if some experience difficulty with...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Brain & Memory Wellness Tips

by Admin | Feb 4, 2020 | Aging Issues, Caring for the Caregiver, General Health, Memory Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Brain and memory wellness is important for all of us, regardless of how old we are. Today we will share the 3 pillars of total brain health and 7 ways you can improve your memory! The 3 pillars of brain health that we should always focus on include our: 1. Our Body...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ How to Tell If It’s Too Dangerous to Leave Your Loved One Alone

by Admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Leaving Your Loved One at Home: When It Becomes Dangerous If you are caring for an aging loved one who has developed a degenerative neurological disorder, then you are confronted with many unknowns. How fast will the condition develop? How expensive is treatment and...