Tuesday Tips for Caregivers – A Short History on Alzheimer’s Disease

by Admin | Aug 17, 2021 | Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

A Short History of Alzheimer’s: First Reported Case and Incidence Over Time Dementia is a general term describing degenerative neurological conditions. Alzheimer’s is a kind of dementia that causes the brain to atrophy and brain cells to die. It is a condition that...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Mobility Issues & Activities for Aging Adults

by Admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Daily Life, General Health, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Mobility Issues & Activities for Aging Adults Mobility is a key component in feeling independent, healthy, and overall satisfied. As we age, we are at greater risk of becoming less mobile due to aging-related issues. These issues can...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers: Keeping Track of Your Loved One’s Medications

by Admin | Jul 12, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Home Safety, Alzheimer's Medications & Treatments, Daily Life, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Keeping Track of Your Loved One’s MedicationsBeing a caregiver requires you to pay attention at different scales. Let us explain. On the one hand, you have to pay attention to the larger problems going on in your loved one’s life, like their overall health, their...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Family Caregiving and Entertainment

by Admin | Jul 6, 2021 | Daily Life, General Health, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Family Caregiving and Entertainment Caring for an aging loved one can often feel like a constant stream of responsibilities upon responsibilities. Every now and then, you get to enjoy quiet moments with your aging loved ones, be they parents or other relatives. One...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation

by Admin | Jun 29, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation Dementia is a term that generally refers to a loss of memory, problems with language, and reduced cognitive functioning, like problem solving and other kinds of thinking. Different types of dementia exist that impact different...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ A New Drug for Alzheimer’s? What We Know So Far. . .

by Admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Alzheimer's Medications & Treatments, News & Announcements, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

A New Drug for Alzheimer’s? What We Know So Far. . . The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new drug called aducanumab, marketed as Aduhelm and created by the drug company Biogen. It is a amyloid beta-directed antibody used to reduce the plaques that are...