Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Older Adults

Aging is accompanied by a set of common changes. Shifts in sleeping and eating habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are oftentimes attributed to the natural process of growing older. Yet, these very changes can sometimes be indicative of an often overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. Managing anxiety in older adults […]

Alzheimer’s Shadowing: What It Is and How Senior Care Can Help

Primary caregivers for people with dementia are frequently all too familiar with the challenge of trying to grab a minute or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a quick shower, or even just walk into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can experience heightened fear when a caregiver is out of sight – […]

Understanding the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

When checking in on Mom, you notice the television blaring and she keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve said or speak up because she thinks you’re talking too quietly. Some degree of hearing loss can be common in older loved ones, and definitely is deserving of staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. […]

8 Behaviors That May Indicate Alzheimer’s in a Loved One

You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you’ve begun to notice some differences in a parent’s behaviors recently. He is somewhat more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. At times he repeats himself. Could it be dementia? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling dementia, […]

Recognizing Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Senior Loved One

Returning home for the holidays is a fantastic chance to think back on holidays past and make some new memories. But it’s also a time when family members can notice changes with elderly loved ones – changes that could be too slight to recognize during a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly obvious when […]

How Home Care Helps Following a Stroke

Having a stroke is a distressing, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minimal to life-changing, but a very important factor is apparent: follow-up care is critical. Thankfully, much of this care can be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone who has recently had a stroke, listed below are some of the ways […]

How to Manage False Accusations When a Loved One Has Dementia

Envision having a fantastic afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when out of the blue the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you receive a forceful and unexpected reply: “I know you took my scarf! How could you do that to […]

Caring for an Older Adult with Cognitive Decline: How Care at Home Can Help

If you are caring for an older adult with cognitive decline, you’re well aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and incredibly rewarding. On the other hand, it is often challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the other struggles inherent with cognitive decline, and it is […]

Understanding Delirium in Older Adults and Tips for Treatment

With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to understand and manage. Older people tend to be at risk of delirium, so our aging care experts have compiled the following insights to help you recognize and respond appropriately in the event that you suspect it in a person you love. What are […]

Non-Verbal Communication Ideas to Make Dementia Caregiving Easier

Communication can be so much more than just the spoken word. A smile, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal, too. As dementia progresses in a senior, it may well become essential to test out alternate approaches to stay connected. If you are unsure where you can start, try these non-verbal communication ideas: Body […]

The Importance of Social Wellness for Older Adults and How Home Care Can Help

Living through more than a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us to never take for granted the small but extremely significant things in life: shared laughter, hugging loved ones, a lunch date in a favorite café. We found out firsthand just how much socialization is to be valued, and just how empty and lost […]

Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3

Receiving the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the numerous different aspects and factors associated with the diagnosis, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. Over the next few months, our three-part series will take a look at the early, middle and […]

The Importance of Cognitive Health in Older Adults

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts from cognitive decline can make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and may be a consequence of: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, and others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more Nonetheless, […]