Most people don’t usually think much about their bones or the health of their bones as they go through their daily routines unless something unfortunate happens. Yet having and maintaining healthy bones is essential to virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
Alzheimer’s Caregiving As A Team
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can put a great deal of stress on a family that might otherwise get along very well. The emotional impact of seeing a person you care for suffering the effects of such a devastating illness, coupled with confusion over how and who should provide care, can create shockwaves through the lives of all involved. How do you work well together?
Preparing To Be An Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Are you taking on the care of a senior with Alzheimer’s or dementia?. A person afflicted with Alzheimer’s will have good days and bad days and that means the individuals caring for them will be sharing those ups and downs. Here are some tips to help you.
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s
Dealing with Alzheimer’s can be stressful for everyone involved but for a child the effects can be especially difficult to understand. The unusual behavior exhibited by a familiar adult can be confusing and frightening to a child so it is important to help them process what’s happening.
Retirement and Health Care Expenses – Are You Prepared?
When people consider retirement, they generally focus on the positive aspects, like a vacation home, traveling, social events, hobbies, and sporting activities. Budgeting for age-related expenses is the last thing you want to do when you are healthy, but preparing now can save a lot of grief later.
New Alzheimer’s Detection Discovery
The first steps toward the early detection of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases with a simple skin test have been made. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are treatments, therapies and lifestyle changes that may help slow down its progression and help deal with some of the symptoms, so it is crucial to be able to detect … Read More
Bed Bugs – What You Should Know
Bed bugs are insects that, as adults, have oval-shaped bodies with no wings. Prior to feeding, they are about 1/4 inch long and flat as paper. After feeding, they turn dark red and become bloated. Eggs are whitish, pear-shaped and about the size of a pinhead. Clusters of 10-50 eggs can be found in cracks and crevices. Bed bugs have … Read More
Make Gardening Easier for Seniors
Growing your own beautiful flowers and tasty fresh vegetables are a couple of good reasons to spend time working in the garden. But gardening can also save you money, boost your mood and improve your health. There are generations of people in North America who have never spent time with their hands in the soil or tasted a home-grown tomato, … Read More
Seniors Coping With Tinnitus
Are you hearing ringing, hissing, buzzing or roaring sounds in one or both of your ears? What you’re experiencing is called tinnitus. This ringing in the ears is most common in seniors, and though it can be extremely annoying, it is usually not a sign of a serious problem. Tinnitus can be caused by a number of conditions, including ear … Read More
Alzheimer’s and Wandering
Dementia can erase memories of familiar places and make it difficult to adjust to new surroundings. Because of this, people with Alzheimer’s may wander away from home and get lost, leaving them frightened and disoriented. Learning to curb or prevent this wandering is important for keeping a person with dementia safe. What causes wandering? Often, someone who is wandering is: … Read More