The importance of nutrition in healthy aging is well established. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that poor diet and inactivity causes 310,000 to 580,000 deaths per year and are major contributors to numerous diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and stroke, among others. So what should you be eating in […]
Memory Care
How to Help a Senior with Alzheimer’s Maintain Their Dignity
Family members often say one of the greatest emotional struggles Alzheimer’s disease presents is finding ways to protect their loved one’s dignity. As the disease advances, the senior loses the ability to care for themselves. They may not recognize that their hair is a mess or they need a shower. Struggling to find the […]
What to Do When an Aging Parent Won’t Accept Help
A common challenge family caregivers face is finding ways to assist a senior loved one who denies they need help. It can be frustrating and frightening all at once. If you find yourself in this situation, know you aren’t alone. Family caregivers often struggle to convince a parent to stop driving, to see the doctor, […]
What’s the Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease?
Cognitive impairments such as – memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s are progressive. This means that, unfortunately, they will almost certainly get worse over time and require long-term care. While things like dementia care can feel like a depressing condition, it is important to remember that your loved one can still experience many times of happiness. […]
How To Choose The Best Memory Care To Suit Your Loved One
Cognitive impairments such as – memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s are progressive. This means that, unfortunately, they will almost certainly get worse over time and require long-term care. While things like dementia care can feel like a depressing condition, it is important to remember that your loved one can still experience many times of happiness. […]
How Music Therapy Can Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients
Music therapy can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Music can be powerful. Studies have shown music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle-stages of the disease. Even in the late-stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may be able to tap a beat or sing lyrics to a […]
