Seniors with dementia may face issues with sleeping at night. Dementia experts themselves aren’t entirely certain about the link between dementia and sleeping well at night. However, there are a few potential issues that might cause sleep problems in individuals with dementia. A good way of finding out which of these are affecting your loved…
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There have been times when we’ve all forgotten someone’s name or phone number, or misplaced our keys. Small lapses like these are taken in your stride when you’re young, but they can be worrying for the elderly. Perhaps you’ve had trouble at the grocery store trying to recall what you needed for dinner that night.…
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An estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease, which is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that affects memory, behavior, and cognitive abilities. Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease can help get an early diagnosis, which in turn provides a better chance of benefitting from treatments. Here are some…
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Talking about moving your loved one to an assisted living program can be difficult for you both. However, the conversation can be necessary to ensure that your loved one can live more safely and in a more fulfilling way. Here are some tips for when you need to speak with your loved one about moving…
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According to the National Institute of Aging, about 28% of older adults, or over 13.8 million Americans, live alone. There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep being independent, but when you realize that you are withdrawing from society, you need to make some changes in your life. Older adults who live alone are specially…
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Over 5.6 million Americans aged 65 and above suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer’s and other memory-related diseases. As such, millions more have been faced with the complex challenge of caring for their loved ones who have been afflicted with the cognitive disease. We understand the difficulty of going through such an experience and we know…
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As you age, your bodily functions start to deteriorate. Of your senses, hearing is one the scariest to see go. This is because hearing has always been such an important part of communicating and interacting with those around us. Without hearing, we are effectively cut off from others. Furthermore, hearing loss is an invisible disability.…
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We spend a large portion of our lives on our feet. They are an integral part of our body that we use often but don’t pay much attention to. This could potentially lead to foot problems down the line. According to HealthyAging.org, about one in three people aged 65 and above suffer from foot-related issues…
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Did you know that visiting museums can improve not only your mental but also your physical health? An ongoing study by the National Endowment for the Arts has found that attending cultural events, like museums, exhibitions, and art galleries is linked to a better mental and physical state. This is because being exposed to art…
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Over the years, senior living, or assisted living, has evolved to become one of the best options for living after retirement. They are low cost and low maintenance yet provide many services and amenities to all their residents. This can include daily exciting activities like Zumba classes, holistic health programs, 24/7 concierge services, and many…
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