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Caring for a senior loved one with a progressive disorder like dementia can be challenging, but with patience and assistance, the role can be less complicated. Remember to enlist the help of friends and family and maintain a positive outlook. Below are a few ways to make daily life easier…
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One of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s is aggressive behavior, and there may come a point where your senior loved one seems to become agitated no matter what you do. Even if he or she used to be sweet and caring, this disease can damage the area of the…
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Strokes involve changes within the brain that affect how stroke survivors communicate. Following a stroke, aging adults may have difficulty making the right sounds for words or be unable to remember the names of certain objects. These five communication apps all address common issues stroke survivors face, and using them…
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Studies have shown that seniors, more than any age group, are likely to find themselves readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of a previous stay, and this is especially true for those with heart and lung conditions. Thankfully, doctors and hospital staff have recognized people benefit more from staying…
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Your senior loved one falls into one of the high-risk groups for hospital readmissions. A readmission may occur if your loved one develops a secondary infection or fails to heal properly. In some cases, seniors are readmitted to the hospital after an unrelated event, such as a fall, occurs that…
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Aggression is a challenging behavior you may encounter when your senior loved one has dementia. Once your loved one is combative, he or she may attempt physical acts of aggression, such as pushing you away or even throwing objects in your direction. While you may know your loved one isn’t…
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Dementia is a term that encompasses many types of memory loss. Some of these types are permanent, and some aren’t. An estimated 20 percent of all cases of dementia are reversible. Depending on the root cause of the condition, dementia can either be partially or completely reversed. If your senior…
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One of the top warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease is memory loss. Understanding the disease and how it impacts seniors can help you develop ways to boost brain stimulation in your senior loved one and stave off the progression of the condition. You can start by reading about some of…
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Dementia caregivers often report they notice their senior loved ones are waking up constantly, wandering about at night, or refusing to sleep. Sleep disorders are fairly common in seniors with dementia because the changes to the brain disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Here are a few things you can…
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is common in seniors. It can be caused by lifestyle habits, preexisting medical conditions, certain medications, and genetics. Here are some of the top reasons seniors get high blood pressure. Renal Disease Renal disease isn’t uncommon in seniors. It can cause urinary retention, edema, weakness,…
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