Being a caregiver is just as stressful as it is rewarding. This stress can be compounded when your loved one suffers from difficult illnesses like Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia because the care and supervision needed are dramatically increased. Sometimes people suffer from something called caregiver burnout. This ailment occurs when the physical, emotional, and mental…
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 5 million people in the U.S. People living with Alzheimer’s need special care geared around improving the quality of life. There can be different needs at different stages of dementia, so being able to assess changes in the abilities of a person with Alzheimer’s is important….
In the United States, the life-expectancy age continues to increase. Chances are, if you have lived to the age of 50, you will most likely make it to age 80 and beyond. But, we want to go beyond just living a long life; we also want to live a high-quality life. Good health, of course,…
Moving to an assisted living facility is a big adjustment for our senior family members. Caregivers want to make the transition as stress-free as possible. To make the apartment feel familiar and homey, most residents feel better surrounded by their favorite possessions and furniture. But the transition also involves changes in lifestyle, friends, and daily…
A senior with memory issues faces many dangers — from mismanagement of medication to an increased risk of fire in the home. One of the greatest risks seniors with dementia face is wandering; a senior loved one who has wandered from home is in an emergency situation. Simple steps can be taken to reduce the…
We create friendships throughout our entire lives. Research suggests that friendships and activities reduce stress, help people feel worthy and needed, and stimulate the mind. From conversing at the breakfast table to participating in an afternoon group activity, residents living in senior communities reap the benefits of friendship every day. Friendly Faces All of us…
Finding out a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia can be a devastating time for a family to navigate. There are so many changes that occur and decisions that need to be made about how to plan for the future. It’s important to develop a supportive community for both the person with dementia and…