What to Do When They Don’t Know Who You Are
In 2019 it is estimated that 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There are more than 10 million new cases of dementia discovered each year. In the beginning stages of dementia, you may notice your loved...
Cancer Death Rates Decline
The American Cancer Society recently put out a report that states the rate of deaths due to cancer in the United States has gone down 29 percent between 1991 and 2017. Experts believe that advancements in detection and treatment are part of the reason for the decline....
How Does Caregiving Stress Affect Your Career?
Lots of caregivers believe that the stress they experience as a part of caregiving is something that they only experience in that situation. But stress doesn’t care where you are or what you’re doing. If you ignore it, you’ll find the effects of stress following you...
Anger and Your Aging Family Member
Anger is a really common emotion for seniors to experience, especially if their health has taken a nosedive recently. The problem is that often the only target on which your senior may be able to safely vent her anger is likely to be you. That’s not a good situation...
Why Many Senior Citizens Gain Weight and How to Combat It
If you are caring for an elderly loved one, one thing you should focus on is their weight. You want to make sure they aren’t overweight. If they are, they could start experiencing a wide range of health issues including heart problems, anxiety, depression, and more....
5 Things to Keep Away from Seniors with Dementia
Dementia affects older adults in many ways. One thing it can cause is a lack of judgement. Seniors with dementia might mistake dangerous items for food, misuse appliances, or harm themselves with certain objects. Keeping a senior with dementia safe in their home...
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
Diabetes can cause a whole lot of health problems in those who have it. While there are two main types of diabetes, today you will learn more about the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Knowing more about these risk factors can help you to prevent your elderly loved...
Alzheimer’s Disease and Sleeping Issues
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be tough. They experience all sorts of issues including sleeping issues. Many people who have this disease have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. There are many reasons for this that you and their caregivers...
Is Your Senior Interested in Cooking Still?
Your elderly family member might still want to cook, but find it difficult to do so easily. Thankfully there are some things you can do to help her to keep cooking for as long as she wants. Make the Kitchen More User-friendly The more user-friendly your senior’s...
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