A new year is just down the road and with it expectations of another bigger and better CES®, the annual showcase for innovators in technology fields and their innovations. The trend in recent years at CES has been toward technologies — hardware, processes, applications, content, and more — designed to making our lives better. We’re hoping for even more this … Read more
A dementia diagnosis unfortunately still holds a stigma for many family caregivers. They don’t want people to know about the dementia in their family or worry about what others might think if they were aware. For that reason, family caregivers may begin to shy away from their usual events, social circles and time spent out in the community … Read more
One way to practice healthy aging is to understand how our meals affect our health. Eating a variety of healthy foods and avoiding foods that aren’t as healthy for us will help us all, including our senior loved ones, age more successfully. This month, as we celebrate Healthy Aging Month, we mark Cholesterol Education Month. … Read more
Is your senior love one prepared for disaster? Reminders are very helpful, especially for family caregivers who have so many responsibilities — not only for the well-being of their senior loved one but for themselves and their own families. National Preparedness Month is 30 days of reminders. It is that time again to be reminded about … Read more
There are so many things to be fearful of in life like spiders, severe weather and big, snarling dogs with big teeth! Independent living in their home environment and the possibility of breaking a bone in that home environment are among the greatest joys and biggest fears for many aging in place seniors. Family caregivers … Read more
Aging in place is a goal for more than 90% of us and our senior loved ones. Most of us will be able to realize our dreams. Unfortunately some will not. How can we improve the likelihood our senior loved ones (and us) will be counted among those who are able to stay in the … Read more
Many family caregivers wonder if they are doing all they can to advocate for their senior loved ones or if their efforts could be more effective. They want to try to give them everything that they need to age successfully, whether it is some assistance, meals, home care – – or a lot of assistance … Read more
Family caregivers know that any fall could lead to the loss of independence for their senior loved one. Falls are preventable and we want to take every possible precaution to avoid them in every room in our home. There are also things we can do outside the home to improve safety and help prevent falls. With the arrival of fall, … Read more
Damage to our brains resulting in dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease, begins a number of years before family caregivers observe symptoms. Family caregivers, especially spouses, will say “one day he was fine and the next day he couldn’t remember anything.” Including how to find the bathroom. Others caregivers say they knew something was wrong and some others … Read more
