Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease are heavily affected by fluctuations in their regular routines, and they can experience issues when seasons change. This is a common concern...
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Posts By: Constance Schein, RN
4 ways to handle Sundowning
The most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are memory loss and forgetfulness, but there are many other effects for people with dementia, and one of the most neglected issues...
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s related behavioral changes
As a caregiver trying to take care of a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s, some of the most frustrating things you might run into are behavioral changes. Although many people...
Hypothermia in Elderly: A Winter Hazard
The temperature is dropping colder at night.
PTSD in Elderly Veterans Years After Service
Is your dad having difficulty sleeping due to nightmares?
Ten Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating People Living with Dementia
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you face new challenges as their personality changes, their behavior becomes unfamiliar, and the disease progresses.
Vascular Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & More
What Is Vascular Dementia? Vascular dementia is a form of dementia caused by damage from impaired blood flow to the brain—either a partial or complete blockage from a blood clot....
Caregiver’s guide to dementia communication
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it is important to take the time to learn how to communicate effectively with them. Improving your...
Early Signs of Dementia
Has your Mom stopped baking for the holidays?
Caregiving: The Detrimental Health Effects of Chronic Stress
As a caregiver, do you take proper care of yourself? The chronic stress attributed to the caregiver of an elderly spouse or family member can have significant negative effects on...