When a patient has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a trying time for everyone in the family. For some families, it is difficult to face the unknown. With the help of a dementia care professional, however, family members can become more informed and feel less anger or frustration at not being able to help their […]
A daily routine can help to put balance in the day of a person with Alzheimer’s. It allows for less frustration and more time to enjoy activities that put meaning into a person’s life. A quality dementia care professional is the perfect answer to providing this structure, keeping patients happy and healthy while enjoying their […]
Summer sometimes means more traveling and sightseeing for families. Depending on your health and abilities, you likely won’t have to change your vacation plans, but you may have to be willing to alter them a bit to make things easier for yourself. A few simple changes can help you enjoy summer plans. Make plans to […]
Not all food is created equal, which is why it is important for you to understand which foods are considered “superfoods” and learn to include them in your daily diet. Not only will eating the right foods make you feel better, it might even help ward off harmful illnesses and diseases. Greek Yogurt – Almost […]
A sweet tooth can be a real problem, especially as people age. It becomes more difficult to fight the fat, especially if activity levels have dropped. Luckily, this does not mean that you must give up your love for baked goods; it simply means that you need to learn to bake with fewer calories. This […]
Communication is a crucial component of everyone’s life, both young and old. In today’s busy world, it can get overlooked, causing some people to become lonely. In order to avoid your senior relative from feeling left out or lonely, there are a variety of ways to help them reach out and stay in touch with […]
Many seniors are required to take at least one daily prescription medication. Many have to take several for various issues. Because the consequences of a drug interaction or drug overdose are very serious, it is important to understand how to manage a senior’s medications to ensure their safety. Use Charts Either you or a professional […]
Most seniors would like to remain in their home as long as possible. For some, however, it can become a difficult task keeping up with the chores that owning a home requires. It can seem daunting to try to keep up with the interior and exterior projects that are required, or for some, even the […]
As summer quickly approaches, more people tend to lean towards fresh, healthy food for their summer meals. One of the easiest meals to put together and quite possibly, one of the healthiest, are salads. There are literally hundreds of salads that your senior relative can enjoy, based on their individual taste buds, to help them […]
As you try to help your senior relative stay healthy, there are many factors you need to consider. One of the easiest ways to aid in the goal of achieving good health is by helping them eat a proper breakfast. Whether your relative has an in-home care provider or they handle their meals on their […]
