“Hey! She’s stealing my clothes!” Mr. Smith becomes agitated and starts yelling out. The more his daughter tries to calm him the worse he becomes. The housekeeper was collecting items to be washed and very pleasantly acknowledged Mr. Smith as she went about her work, but never asked him if it was ok to collect…
PART 1. Forgetfulness “Her name is on the tip of my tongue; I must be losing my mind!” With recent public awareness of Dementia, we have the tendency to start analyzing our own actions. Most of us know someone who has been diagnosed with some form of Dementia and we see…
Sex and Seniors My daughter once told me she believed her dad and I had sex only the number of times we had children; I have two! It’s hard for us to look at our parents as anything other than our parents…not as men and women. The reality is most people want and need to…
Our lives are full; work, families…you get the picture. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t feel stressed from time to time. But in today’s world most of us have to make a conscious effort to not let stress take over our lives. Chronic stress has been shown to have a number of negative health impacts, from…
Disasters! Can strike at any time and anywhere. Are you ready? Being prepared for an emergency means having many important decisions made before the disaster occurs. Preparation helps reduce the likelihood of panic and irrational thinking during critical moments. This sounds like common sense but so many of us fail to plan. Depending on the type…
How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support really hinder a person’s overall quality of life? Lack of social support is related to negative impacts on…
One out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are also the No. 1 cause of injuries in seniors, resulting in fractures, cuts, and even serious head and brain injuries that can be…
Advice for Families and Caregivers Mobility problems have serious consequences for seniors, dramatically altering quality of life. Accidents, two-thirds of which are falls, are the fifth largest cause of death in the elderly and can both be caused by, and result in, mobility problems. How can I help my parent recover from a temporary disability…
Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, or are a senior care professional approaching your role with some knowledge — the right attitude is crucial to success. Educating yourself about dementia and maintaining…