Using Nonverbal Communication in Dementia Care
Communication with an older loved one who is navigating the struggles of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both
Communication with an older loved one who is navigating the struggles of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both
The numerous advantages of exercise are obvious, but what is not as well-known are the many benefits of exercise for Alzheimer’s patients or those with
Pause for a moment to close your eyes and imagine yourself like this: You have spent most of your life taking care of and assisting
Providing the assistance that helps seniors continue to be healthy, independent, and happy is the aim of not only our professional senior care team. Considering
Although abusing a senior is something that would never cross the mind of most people, it’s a tragically widespread circumstance in the United States. There
Slurred speech. Confusion. Numbness on one side of the body. Seems like a stroke, right? However, if those stroke-like symptoms subside rather rapidly and seem
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink; however, for a person with dysphagia, this simple pleasure can
A visit with Mom recently brought to light a number of unsettling signs. Although she has always been up at the crack of dawn, now
With over 10,000 prescription medicines available in the U.S., it’s no wonder that so many senior adults – about one in three – are taking
A large proportion of older adults are set on remaining at home throughout aging, instead of relocating to an assisted living facility or nursing home