It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors are prime targets for scammers. They are perceived as being more trusting and many of them have acquired savings and valuable assets to help get them through retirement. The combination is too tempting...
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Wandering is one of the most common and potentially dangerous behaviors among patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia (AD), it’s important to understand the causes of wandering. Fortunately,...
When it comes to caring for an aging loved one, having family members by your side can be a tremendous help – mentally, physically, and financially. However, there are also times when having to consider more than one opinion...
Dementia is a clinical syndrome characterized by memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline that impair daily functions. However, these troublesome symptoms may actually be caused by an unrelated problem whose symptoms copycat Alzheimer’s disease. Read on for...
Caring for an aging family member often involves choosing an assisted living facility. However, the process can become overwhelming given the wide array of options and lack of knowledge about the process. Fortunately, senior living advisors can make the...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that extreme heat causes 658 deaths in the U.S. on average each year. This is more deaths than from tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and lightning combined. Most of these deaths are...
Moving to senior living usually means moving to a smaller space. Most seniors are leaving a home they’ve lived in for decades, and the number of belongings they’ve accumulated through those years can be overwhelming. Beginning the moving process...
Although you may want to care for your loved one at home, it can reach a point where additional help is needed. But how do you know when it’s time?
Check out this article for some tips for taking care of yourself as a caregiver.