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Pain in a Senior With Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

One of the greatest challenges that you will face as a family caregiver for a senior going through Alzheimer’s disease is the loss of that parent’s ability to communicate with you. While difficulties with…

December 28, 2020

Alzheimer's, General Advice, Senior Care

What to Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Refuse to Eat

Food and nutrition are important for everyone especially for patients with Alzheimer’s. The disease can take a toll on an individual’s appetite and even willing to eat. Patients forget what food looks…

December 21, 2020

Adults, News, Personal Care Tips, Senior Care

10 Good Activities for Elderly People with Limited Mobility

As people age, their mobility becomes more limited due to illnesses or/and injuries. Conditions like severe arthritis, stroke, or injuries from falls are the most common factors that contribute to limited mobility…

March 12, 2020

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Care

Caring for the Elderly at Home

Caring for the elderly at home involves many aspects, from daily personal care to transportation and household maintenance. A large number of the elderly may have some form of dementia – almost…

October 1, 2019

Alzheimer's, Elder Care, General Advice, Senior Care

What to Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Hit

It is unfortunate that most Alzheimer’s patient's curse, hit, grab, kick, throw things, scratch, scream, bite and make strange noises. Half of the people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s show some of these behaviors.…

January 6, 2019

Alzheimer's, Elder Care, General Advice, Senior Care

What to Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Become Combative

What To Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Become Combative It is not uncommon to see Alzheimer’s patients becoming combative or aggressive. A lot of factors contribute to such combativeness. Sometimes, it is challenging…

January 5, 2019

Alzheimer's, General Advice, Senior Care

What to Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Stop Talking

What To Do When Alzheimer’s Patients Stop Talking? Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease that eats away a person bit by bit. It causes significant damage to the brain. As the disease progresses,…

December 29, 2018

Caregivers, Safety at Home, Senior Care

How Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Seniors

When the brain is injured due to a blow to the head, it is diagnosed as a traumatic brain injury or TBI. While this can happen to anyone at any age, elderly…

October 13, 2018

Challenging Diseases, Elder Care, Home Care, Senior Care

Could Your Aging Parent Have Diabetes?

Could Your Aging Parent Have Diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 10 percent of people in the United States have diabetes. 12 million of those people are aged 65 or…

October 13, 2018

Challenging Diseases, Elder Care, Home Care, Senior Care

High Blood Pressure

Understanding & Managing High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, refers to the pressure that the blood places on the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Approximately one in…

October 12, 2018

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