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Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Encouraging Independence

by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Encouraging Independence Encouraging independence for your aging loved one is important because being independent helps our physical and emotional wellbeing. Feeling helpless and unable to do what you want can likely lead to feelings of hopelessness and a decreased...

Degenerative Neurological Disorders and Reminiscing

by Admin | Jun 14, 2020 | Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer's Care At Home, Dementia Care

Degenerative Neurological Disorders and Reminiscing Reminiscing is an activity that people of all ages do. It means recollecting happy memories and reflecting on the past. For those with degenerative neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Mealtime and Caregiving

by Admin | Jun 5, 2020 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care At Home, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Mealtime and Caregiving Preparing meals for a loved one with dementia can be difficult. Dementia, or any other related degenerative neurological disorders, often makes hunger cues different and appetites unpredictable. Additionally, these kinds of disorders negatively...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 5 Ways to Gain Cooperation from Someone with Dementia

by Admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Alzheimer's Care At Home, Daily Life, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

According to the University of California’s Berkeley Wellness newsletter, “nearly all people experience some form of cognitive decline later in life.” Cognitive decline can cause memory impairment and loss of the ability to reason. This may explain why elderly parents...

8 Tips for Helping Older Adults Stay Connected During Coronavirus Isolation

by Admin | Mar 15, 2020 | Caring for the Caregiver, COVID-19, Daily Life, Dementia Care, General Health

With the Coronavirus affecting adults over 60 at greater levels than other age groups, many older adults are electing to “self-isolate” or are actually on “lock down” at long-term care or skilled nursing communities. Social distancing and protecting the most “at...

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...