Your loved one might wish to age in their own home, instead of moving to an assisted living community. The familiarity of a parent or family member’s own home promotes a less stressful environment for those battling with dementia or Alzheimer. Start by speaking with your parent or family member about senior home care. Be [...]
Memory Recollection Tips for Alzheimer's’ A family member coping with Alzheimer’s can struggle retaining memories. Recent events easily become unclear and puzzling. A loved one’s past will usually be clearer than the present. Witnessing a family member deal with Alzheimer’s is painful. Nevertheless, those close to the Alzheimer family member can provide comfort in helping [...]
Are you part of the “sandwich generation?” Do you have a living parent age 65 or older and are you raising a child under age 18 or supporting a grown child? What is the sandwich generation? Carol Abaya, M.A., is nationally recognized as an expert on the sandwich generation, aging and elder/parent care issues. As [...]
Shingles in elderly people is on the rise. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that “50 percent of all Americans will have had shingles by the time they are 80.” Shingles can occur in people of all ages, but it is most common in 60- to 80-year-olds. So what exactly is shingles? Shingles is [...]
Understanding the stages of Alzheimer’s and the related symptoms is helpful for caregivers and family members. While each person with Alzheimer’s progresses differently, an understanding of the stages is important when diagnosing and treating the disease. The 4 stages of Alzheimer’s 1. Pre-clinical Stage: Years before any symptoms of Alzheimer’s are noticed, changes in the [...]
What’s one of the latest health trends? Coconut oil. People are claiming healthier looking skin, whiter teeth, weight loss, stronger immunity, improved digestion, lower stress levels and more. And there are also claims that there are benefits of coconut oil for Alzheimer’s patients. While there is not a lot of research into this area, there [...]
Important Questions to Ask When Choosing Home Care If you are struggling with choosing home care for your senior loved one, doing your research and asking the right questions can help you make the best decision. Whether you are looking for home care in Arcadia, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, or wherever you live, there are [...]
Knowledge is power! This blog will share some helpful information on common frauds targeting senior citizens. Your first step in protection is being aware of the scams and tactics used by the scammers. And that is not easy! Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated, and they are using technology. According to the FBI, seniors [...]
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” So what exactly are we eating? Are the fruits and vegetables that we’re told we need to eat more of safe to eat? What does clean eating for seniors look like? You may have heard of the annual report conducted by the Environmental Working Group [...]
It has been reported that approximately 1.5 million medication mistakes happen every year, with 100,000 of those mistakes resulting in death (from caring.com). And the mistakes are not limited to the home. Mistakes can be made by the doctor, by the pharmacist and even in the hospital. There are several things you can do that [...]
