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For many of us, holiday time may be the first time in many months or even years that we are seeing our family members. Changes in cognition in someone who lives with dementia can be a game changer for family gatherings. We want to offer you some suggestions to make your holiday visits as successful and loving as they can be! When preparing, consider: More than one or two visitors at a time can be ...
The holiday season is officially upon us, which often means visits to loved ones we may not see frequently. With the Covid restrictions over the past couple of years, it may have been even longer than normal for you to have visited a loved one. As you spend some time together, you may notice things that cause concern about their safety or well-being, such as: Spoiled or out of date food, or a lack of ...
Big news arrived this week that can potentially affect millions of older adults. If you or someone you know suffers from mild to moderate hearing loss, hearing aids can now be purchased over the counter without a prescription or medical exam. Regulators are hoping that this change, approved by the Food & Drug Administration, will allow broader access and more affordable options. A federal study found that while nearly 29 million Americans could benefit from a ...
In a recent conversation with the wife and caregiver of a man with advanced Alzheimer’s, she commented to me about her husband’s “relentless need.” She said she was exhausted from constantly having to keep an eye on him, entertain him, and at the same time respect his dignity and his desire for independence. She was doing her best to care for him, but her physical and mental health was suffering. Many caregivers are ...
For many of us, we’ve been taught since we were children to plan ahead & not procrastinate. It started when we were in school with “get your homework finished before you go out and play,” or “put your clothes out the night before,” or “have your lunch packed ahead of time.” As we get older, the advice is a little different but the concept is the same: “By failing to prepare, you are planning to ...
I’ve learned a lot about senior care and working with families since opening Senior Care Authority in 2017. Below are a few things that stand out: Planning Ahead is Critical-unless we’re not around anymore, all of us are aging every day. People who look ahead & think about their preferences for care, make provision for paying for that care, & share their wishes with a loved one are well on their way to living out ...