Spring Cleaning Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers do a lot for their aging relatives. They cook, they do laundry, they shop, and they clean. Many caregivers do the day-to-day or weekly cleaning that is necessary to keep their aging relative’s home tidy. However, every home needs an...
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What Are the Common Struggles Family Members Face as Alzheimer’s Progresses?
Alzheimer's has seven stages in all spread over the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Those stages may affect some people earlier than others. Some skip certain symptoms. [caption id="attachment_1474" align="alignright" width="300"]...
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Four Tips for When You Don’t Have a Close Relationship with...
As much as you would like to have a fantastic relationship with your aging family member, not every relationship is that great. You and your senior may have had trouble with each other for years and now your help is necessary for her. [caption...
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More Families Choosing In-Home Care for Elderly Relatives
There are many different challenges that family members face when they try to do what’s best for their elderly relative after they’ve suffered with some health issues. Most seniors want to stay in their own home as they age instead of other...
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Which Nutrients Tend to Be Missing From Older People’s Diets?
It's estimated that as many as 62 percent of hospitalized senior citizens suffer from malnutrition. Those who are 75 or older, are low income, or live in rural areas have the highest risk. There is a misconception that malnutrition leads to...
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Why Do Cognitive Screenings Make Alzheimer’s Patients so Agitated?
As a family caregiver, one experience that can be stressful is a cognitive screening. It's a common occurrence when your parent has Alzheimer's. It's also one thing many Alzheimer's patients absolutely despise. On these appointment days, stress...
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