When delusions are a symptom of a loved one’s dementia can be as disconcerting for a caregiver or loved as they can be disorienting for the person living with dementia. A dementia delusion is a false belief that a...
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It’s hard enough to deliver the care a senior loved one needs; managing the many moving pieces involved in delivering that care is a whole job unto itself. It’s one that many families turn to a Geriatric Care Manager...
Many elderly people struggle with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), low vision, or blindness and may have difficulty navigating their homes, taking care of themselves, or performing daily tasks. Low-vision seniors can live independently by making small changes to their...
The Oasis Senior Advisors five-step process was created to simplify finding and selecting the perfect senior housing option for individuals or their loved ones. Partnering with healthcare providers ensures their unique and specific needs are met during an emotional...
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to go back to the way things were? If you’re answering yes, you’re not alone. Fitness app Strava tracked more than 800 million activities and determined the day when there...
There might come a time in your parents’ lives when chores and daily living activities, such as shopping, cooking, bathing, and dressing, can become quite difficult. Though you and your family can pitch in and help out from time...
Every year, millions of elderly people are targeted by financial scammers. In 2021, there were over 92,000 elderly victims of fraud, resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. Seniors usually have financial savings, good credit and own a home—all of...
During the holiday seasons, we want the senior relatives in our lives to thrive and have their best quality of life. It can sometimes be difficult for us to know how to support them because when we ask how...
Healthcare workers truly are heroes. The holidays are a time when they have a multitude of additional responsibilities and stress on top of their already busy schedules. They’re navigating care for their patients and their own work schedules for...
If your aging loved one is struggling to communicate, it could be due to a medical condition many older people develop called aphasia. Aphasia interferes with their ability to speak, read, write and understand language. It usually occurs suddenly...