Things to Know While Easing the Transition to Elder Care Easing the transition to Elder Care for a loved one can be daunting. Getting old is inevitable. Some elderly people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This is the progressive decline of cognitive function such as language, behavior, judgement, emotions and our ability to function with complex tasks. Once this disease progresses … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
Decisions to Make before Living Alone with Alzheimers
Decisions to make Before Living Alone with Alzheimer's When early signs of dementia begin, you may still be living alone. Even after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, some folks want to remain in their own home, alone. We all know "There is no place like Home." Yet, eventually, you may need more care than you are able to receive in your own home. Then, other living arrangements will be a … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Are you afraid of someone’s odd behavior due to memory loss?
Odd Behavior due to Memory Loss "Nearly 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, and the number is rising, according to a report released. " Reports Health Day News. The article goes on to say, "About 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease, and their 14.9 million caregivers provided a total of 17 billion hours of unpaid … [Read More...]
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Home Tech and Self Care Spotlights National Caregivers Month
Home Tech & Self Care in the Spotlight for National Family Caregivers Month Home Tech and Self Care is in the Spotlight this National Family Caregivers Month. As the United States population ages, more and more people will become caregivers. Currently, 90 million people, or nearly a third of the population, fulfill this challenging role, […]
Memory Cafes are coming to the U.S. to help those Aging Together
Memory Cafes are coming to the Us …Memory Cafes Come to America– As the number of baby boomers rise so do the numbers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinsons or some other form of memory loss. This means more and more caregivers seeking help for family members or loved ones who suffer sleepless nights, problems dressing […]
Have some fun with people you like! It’s good for your brain!
Have some fun! Lower your Risk of Dementia Studies have shown that people over age 55 with large social networks have smaller declines in thinking and memory function than those who spend most of their time alone. We already knew that preventive measures such as word and computer games, reading and coloring books, and strategic […]
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Have a Happy Holiday and Share lots of Love with Friends and Family
Have a Happy Holiday with Friends and Family One thing about life is that it never stays the same. We make adjustments everyday for the annoying things that happen in our life. By nature, … [Read More...]
Avoid Caregiver Stress Syndrome – Part II
Avoide Caregiver Stress (Part 2) A Two Part series written by Author: David Crumrine at the Caring Space Part One - Caregiver Stress and How to Avoid it An organization that connects … [Read More...]
“Blue Hydrangeas” by Marianne Sciucco :book review
“Blue Hydrangeas” is a romance novel. A love story about Jack and Sara, a couple who shared their life for more than 45 years before Sara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and for the last decade … [Read More...]
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Form a Network of Support when dealing with Alzheimer’s
How to Form a Network of Support When Dealing With Alzheimer’s When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll most likely face an exhausting and emotionally-taxing road. Between … [Read More...]
Lesser Known Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Lesser known early signs of Alzheimer’s you must know One of the greatest impairments of the human faculties is the loss of cognitive function. Difficulty or inability to recall information, … [Read More...]
Healthy diet and exercise equal sound sleep for the aging
Healthy Diet and Exercise can equal Sound Sleep for the Aging Insomnia in seniors: Expert tips to help you sleep more soundly Seniors have trouble to sleep on a daily basis. This problem does not … [Read More...]