Maintaining Dental Hygiene While Caring For Someone with Alzheimer’s
Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association San Fernando Valley Office As Alzheimer’s progresses, people with dementia may forget how to brush their teeth or even why they should do so. Eating may become painful because a person’s dentures are fitting poorly, but the person may not be able to tell his or her caregiver- making regular […]
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association San Fernando Valley Office Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, or of another dementia. If you notice any of the following 10 warning signs, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment […]
Why Swimming is the Great Exercise for Seniors
There are many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are second only to walking in lowest rates for injuries. They are commonly used for physical therapy modes for those recovering from major surgery. Water also provides more options for those who are lacking in […]
5 Helpful Books for Those in the Sandwich Generation
How to Care for Aging Parents: A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues. Virginia Morris. This book has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. It is a comprehensive resource for families navigating eldercare as well as a valuable guide for the caregiver as well. Losing You Parents, Finding […]
Choosing the Right Wheelchair
Most people are familiar with prescriptions from a doctor for medications, but not for mobility aids such as wheelchairs or even crutches. The process of choosing the right wheelchair can be especially difficult, because the types of options available are as varied as the types of people in the world and their various lifestyles. […]
Adjusting to an Aging Mind
As our brains age, we’re less likely to think as quickly or remember things as well as we used to. However, don’t lose hope! Research is now showing how the brain changes and adapts with age. You can use what we’ve learned and follow a few simple tips to help remember things and avoid scams. […]
Being a Primary Carer of a Relative with Alzheimer’s Disease: The Long Goodbye
“It is a bittersweet irony that those who care for the sufferers in reality suffer more than the sufferers do themselves.” This is how Stephen Morgan, a primary caregiver for a relative suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, describes how life can indeed be “up and down.” Stephen Morgan, a primary caregiver for a relative suffering […]
What is ‘Sundowning’ and how can we address it?
By Ethan Porjes You might find yourself caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and notice patterns in their behavior depending on the time of day. A popular change in behavior comes with the fall of evening as the sunlight begins to fade and the Alzheimer’s patient might get increasingly disoriented until daylight. This […]
Quick Tips to Buying a Stairlift
Stair lifts provide more than just a means of getting from the downstairs floor of a house to the upstairs – they also represent mobility and independence to an aging generation. As time goes by, it is only natural that we find certain everyday activities, such as climbing the stairs, becoming increasingly difficult. For […]