Diabetes is a huge health problem in the U.S., with millions of people affected by this illness. The illness poses elevated risks to older patients, and elder care providers should get educated about the illness to help their charges live healthier lives, and to avoid the complications associated with the illness. About a fifth of […]
As people are living longer, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is increasing. Senior care facilities can help their residents stave off this illness by keeping residents mentally stimulated. Simple crossword puzzles and games can be a key tool in this endeavor. According to a recent University of California-Berkley study, mentally challenging activities such […]
The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is caused by damage done to neurons in the brain which are nerve cells that are connected to our memory and other cognitive skills. Victims of Alzheimer’s can be affected in some critical ways such as: Declining memory Altered behavior Loss of ability to think clearly Bed […]
As the elderly population in the U.S. increases, elder care will become an increasingly important issue for our society. By 2025, the elderly population in the U.S. is expected to grow by 80 percent. Care industry experts predict the following trends in care for seniors: The Decline of Residential Nursing Care. Nursing homes are becoming […]
The RAND Corporation recently released a report detailing important policy changes needed to ease the burden of long-term dementia care. The organization noted that dementia care poses a substantial burden on caretakers and urges changes to how dementia care is provided. The study noted that 15 percent of people over 70 suffered from dementia. About […]
Many caregivers struggle to create activities that seniors with dementia can participate in, but getting these seniors active is important to slowing the progress of dementia and improving their health. Many assisted living facilities have professionals with the skills and know-how to get elderly people with dementia up and moving. When seeking a facility for […]
Researchers say the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination, or SAGE test, is an efficient way to test large numbers of people for decline in cognitive abilities. The decline in these brain skills are often early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Patients can take the SAGE test at home without supervision; the test takes […]
