If you were told there was a diet plan that, if you followed it closely, would reduce or even prevent the risk of getting Alzheimer’s, would you do it? Would you make the needed changes to your eating habits — and then stick with them? There is some more motivation to do so in some … Read more
It’s a frightening reality for many family caregivers — your senior loved one wanders from home and you don’t know where they are or what to do. It’s a real fear for caregivers, especially those of seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Is your senior at risk for wandering off? Caregivers think about what options … Read more
It’s time to get out from under winter’s grip and start thinking toward getting behind the wheel safely. Family caregivers want to ensure their senior loved ones’ cars are in tiptop shape, since a properly maintained vehicle is key to hitting the road without the road hitting back. It’s important for cars and drivers of all ages. … Read more
Family caregivers do so much each and every day but are often left feeling they have not done enough. There are so many needs that must be met, including their own. As a family caregiver, how do you handle it all? Are you tired at the end of the day? Is your brain worn out? Is your … Read more
The availability of complementary health care offerings across the country is expanding. Growing numbers of people of all ages are seeking out alternate therapies to treat medical conditions, manage side effects of traditional therapies and relieve pain. These approaches could be helpful for your senior loved one, too. What is complementary health? They are practices, … Read more
“A cordless telephone — I don’t need that. The phone on the wall in the kitchen works perfectly well.” Sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone. It wasn’t that long ago many of us had to urge our senior loved ones to use a cordless phone they could carry around the house in case of an emergency and … Read more
Poisoning is a serious public health problem but one that is preventable. National Poison Prevention week, established by Congress in 1961, is this week. We take time now to learn a little more about accidental poisoning risks for our senior loved ones and other family members because it is a serious public health problem. The … Read more
Many family caregivers and others who have more to do than time to complete what’s needed find themselves following a strict routine — or trying to follow one. Monday is laundry, Tuesday is errand day around town like banking or mail, Wednesday is grocery shopping on discount day, Thursday is doctor and other appointment day, and on and on. … Read more
This week marks a special time for those of us interested in our brain health. It is Brain Awareness Week (BAW) across the world, when we take time to increase our awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research, along with things we can do for our brains. This year is special as the Dana … Read more
