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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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As many caregivers know, dementia symptoms don’t always stay at the same level. Many seniors have mild dementia that seems to come and go. The condition can get significantly better for a few months and then take a surprising turn for the worse. New research shows this change might be…
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Aging is often accompanied by growing health issues. Seniors often face a variety of health decisions that can be fairly overwhelming. As a caregiver and family member, you may need to step in and assist your aging loved one with difficult decisions. If you want to make sure your loved…
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Getting seniors out of the house can be great for their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Family caregivers need to find fun outdoor activities their aging loved ones can enjoy despite health conditions or other limitations. Here are some outdoor activities your senior parent can do in the spring. 1….
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If your parent has Alzheimer’s, the disease may impair the parts of the brain that process language, which could make it very difficult to communicate. Your parent may forget words, use the wrong words, or not be able to process and understand what you say. However, you shouldn’t give up…
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If you’re caring for an aging loved one who takes one or more pills per day, you need to come up with a comprehensive medication management plan. Taking the wrong pill or an inappropriate dose might be life-threatening, and an accident can happen in the blink of an eye if…
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