Are anxiety medications linked to Alzheimer’s?
Discover how certain medications may increase dementia risk and how aging changes drug processing. Learn alternative options from Áegis Living.
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Routines: How Structure Supports People Living with Dementia
Learn how daily routines support people living with dementia, with practical tips and a sample schedule to encourage comfort, confidence, and connection.
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Understanding and Easing Sundowning in Dementia Care
Learn what sundowning is, why it happens, and how caregivers can respond with empathy and structure. Explore practical strategies and discover how Áegis Living supports residents through thoughtful approaches like light therapy.
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8 Conditions That Mimic Dementia (And Are Often Treatable)
Not all memory loss is dementia. Here are 8 treatable conditions that mimic dementia symptoms in older adults, and how to tell them apart.
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Beyond the Diagnosis: How Medications Can Help with Dementia Care
Explore how medications can support dementia care, including treatment options, potential benefits and risks, and the value of a coordinated care team.
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Understanding Dementia: A Family Guide to Types & Care
A clear, compassionate guide to what dementia is, how it's diagnosed, and the most common types families encounter.
Read article →How do springtime routines affect a senior with Alzheimer's?
Practical ways to help a loved one stay comfortable as longer days, changing light, and spring activities reshape familiar routines.
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Sundowning in Dementia: 4 Ways to Calm Evening Agitation
Learn what sundowning in dementia is, why evening agitation happens, and four practical ways caregivers can provide calm, supportive care.
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Driving Danger: When to take away your parents keys
Whether your loved one should still be driving a car should be based on their physical and mental condition, not only on their age. Many people in good health can drive in their old age, but there are signs to look for and reasons why driving may not be safe. Understand that…
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Hydration is a Must for a Healthy Brain
You learn from a young age the importance of drinking enough water every day. Staying hydrated is essential for balancing bodily fluids, cleansing the body of toxins and maintaining bowel function, but for people with Alzheimer’s, water’s effects on the brain may be the most…
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Six Holiday Planning Tips for Family Caregivers Today
Thoughtful preparation can help families create a festive season that feels safer, calmer, and more enjoyable for older loved ones and caregivers.
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Signs of Depression in Your Parent
Do they mope around all day?
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What is Sundowning? And why does it occur?
Do you notice a significant change in your dad’s behavior close to dinnertime?
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10 Longevity Tips for Seniors: How to Live Better, Longer
Ten science-backed longevity habits for older adults, from daily movement and Blue Zones eating to sleep, purpose, and social connection.
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How to Recognize and Address Senior Sleep Problems Safely
Changes in sleep may affect energy, mood, and well-being, but supportive routines and professional guidance can help older adults rest easier.
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From a Busy Life to a Sudden Family Caregiver
Balancing a busy life and family caregiver duties can lead to burnout. Learn how to support a stressed caregiver with specific time, task, and financial help.
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Seven Common Aging Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Separating assumptions from reality can help older adults and families approach later life with greater confidence, flexibility, and optimism.
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8 Science-Backed Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk
Eight evidence-based habits, from the MIND diet to sleep, exercise, and social connection, that can help lower your Alzheimer's risk.
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Caffeine Effects on Seniors: Benefits, Risks, and Limits
Coffee and tea can be comforting daily rituals, but age, medications, and sleep patterns may change how older adults respond to caffeine.
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Caregivers: Why Self-Care Must Be Part of Your Routine
Small, consistent acts of rest, connection, movement, and support can help caregivers protect their own well-being while caring for others.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Visiting Your Loved One with Dementia
Visiting a loved one with dementia may present interesting challenges. Depending on what stage they are in their dementia diagnosis, a good day can be a joyful reminder of the loved one you’ve always known, while a bad day can be discouraging. It is important to visit a parent…
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Caregivers: Practical Ways to Keep Caring for Yourself
Making space for rest, healthy routines, personal interests, and trusted support can help sustain the energy needed for caregiving.
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5 Safe Exercises for Seniors: A Doctor-Backed Guide
Help your aging loved one stay strong. Explore low-impact exercises that boost mobility, protect cognitive health, and follow CDC senior fitness guidelines.
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4 Basic Health Tips for Caregivers and Seniors
With our busy lives and packed schedules, we often forget the basics of good health.
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How Familiar Scents Can Evoke Memory and Comfort Seniors
Familiar aromas may spark meaningful memories, encourage conversation, and create moments of calm, comfort, or renewed energy for older adults.
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Áegis Living Brain Health Minute with Teepa Snow #3 of 3
Improve senior care and your own brain health with part 3 of our series. Teepa Snow explains how to manage caregiver stress and avoid burnout.
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Touring an Assisted Living Community at Different Times of the Day
Considering an assisted living tour? Learn what to look for during morning, mid-day, and evening visits to find the best care for your parent.
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Sundowning: Tips for Managing Difficult Behavior in the Evening
Is your parent with dementia experiencing behavioral changes in the evening? Discover what sundowning is and how the fading light triggers confusion.
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Top Tips for Seniors During Allergy Season
The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, trees are leafing out, and the bees are buzzing.
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Understanding Changes in Sleep Patterns as You Grow Older
Changes in rest may reflect routines, health conditions, medications, stress, or the natural shifts that can accompany aging.
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Stay Young at Heart with Healthy Hobbies for Seniors
Creative, social, and active pastimes can bring purpose, connection, and enjoyment to daily life while supporting overall well-being.
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Wear Red for Heart Health Awareness
Lay out your red dress, dust off your red heels, or press your red blouse, in February we recognize National Wear Red Day for heart health.
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A Holistic Approach for Dealing With Holiday Stress
No sooner have we placed the leftover turkey and stuffing in the refrigerator, then we are off searching for the perfect holiday presents, wrapping gifts, and baking treats.
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The Importance of Oral Health for Seniors
As we pile our plates high with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, we wanted to remind you about an often-overlooked health issue for many seniors - oral health.
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How a Daily Routine Can Support People with Dementia
Predictable daily rhythms can offer reassurance, reduce decision fatigue, and help caregivers plan meaningful activities and rest.
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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 your health and longevity. Your health and stress level should not be ignored. Striking a balance…
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Common Aging Skin Issues and Ways to Find Relief Today
Dryness, sensitivity, and other skin changes are common with age, but gentle routines and professional guidance can support comfort.
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Four Common Myths About Pain in Older Adults Explained
Learn the truth behind four common myths about pain in older adults and discover supportive, compassionate approaches to pain management.
Read article →Common Reasons Sleep May Become Disrupted with Age
Changes in health, routines, stress, medications, and the sleep environment may all affect how well older adults rest.
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Post-Holiday Check: Can Your Senior Parent Live Alone?
Time together during the holidays may reveal changes in mobility, memory, household upkeep, nutrition, or other daily support needs.
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Dementia: 8 Tips for Celebrating Holidays Together
Flexible plans, familiar traditions, and realistic expectations can help families reduce stress and preserve meaningful seasonal connection.
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Áegis Living Chief Medical Officer Discusses Brain Health
Optimize senior brain health with tips from Áegis Living. Learn how sleep, a healthy diet, and meditation protect your cognitive wellness.
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When Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living for a Parent?
Changes in safety, health, daily tasks, or social connection may indicate that an older loved one could benefit from additional support.
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Healthy Eating Habits That Support Mental Wellness
Balanced meals and nourishing food choices can support energy, mood, cognitive health, and overall well-being throughout later life.
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Providing Compassionate Care for a Parent with Dementia
Patience, flexibility, and respectful communication can help caregivers support changing needs while preserving dignity and connection.
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Foods That Can Disrupt Your Parent’s Sleep Schedule
Thoughtful meal timing and food choices may support more restful nights and healthier daily routines for older adults.
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What to Pack When Moving to an Assisted Living Community
Use this practical packing guide to prepare for a move to assisted living, organize essentials, and make the transition more comfortable.
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