Advice for Visiting Older Loved Ones With Dementia

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people who have dementia, numerous factors lead to an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of family and friends who are unsure what to say (or not […]

Uncovering the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

When visiting with Mom, you notice the TV is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or even to speak up because she believes you’re mumbling. Some amount of hearing loss is quite common in older loved ones, and of course warrants staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. But there’s […]

How to Know When a Senior Has Mild Cognitive Impairment

Returning home for the holidays is a great opportunity to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. But it’s also when family members often see changes with elder loved ones – changes that could be too slight to detect during a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly evident in person. One such […]

How Senior Care Can Support Healing After a Stroke

Having a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minor to life-changing, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is required. Thankfully, a lot of this care can be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone you love post-stroke, below are some of the ways you can help support healing […]

Taking Care of Seniors with Cognitive Decline: How Home Care Can Help

If you’re caring for an older relative, you’re fully mindful of the range of feelings involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and incredibly rewarding. Having said that, it is often challenging, draining, and stressful. Add to that the additional concerns regarding cognitive decline, and it is easy to see how family members […]

Understand the Facts About Delirium in the Elderly

With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to identify and manage. Older adults are especially vulnerable to delirium, so our senior care professionals have put together the following information that will help you recognize and respond appropriately if you suspect delirium in elderly loved ones. What are the symptoms of delirium […]

Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Age-Related Cognitive Impairment

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and may result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more However, it is […]