Dementia is a progressive brain condition, meaning symptoms gradually worsen over the years. Plus, considering a cure is currently unavailable, dementia will progress and eventually… Read More »How to Handle End of Life Care for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease will eventually need assistance with personal hygiene tasks. Self-care activities, like bathing, toileting, and grooming may be impossible for them to… Read More »Personal Care and Grooming Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
When an elderly person falls, it can be a very dangerous situation. The CDC estimates that more than 1 in 4 people aged 65 or… Read More »How to Help a Senior Up Safely After a Fall
Older adults will inevitably need legal help at some point. Seniors who responsibly plan ahead will prepare important legal documents, such as a will or… Read More »Free Legal Aid for Seniors in Illinois
Learning a second language is a fun hobby for many people. It’s time to dispel the familiar notion that only children easily learn a new… Read More »Benefits of Learning a Second Language for Seniors
Books continue to educate and enchant people of all ages. Seniors experience numerous rewards when they pick up a book or magazine or scroll through… Read More »Good Reading List for Seniors
Wandering is one of many symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that one in six seniors with dementia will wander at least once,… Read More »How to Reduce Unwanted Wandering for Seniors
Driving is a symbol of freedom for older Americans. Being mobile also keeps seniors socially active and independent. But aging drivers have a higher risk… Read More »Should Seniors be Retested for their Driver’s License?
Quality sleep is essential for a healthy, aging brain. But the position in which seniors choose to sleep can also significantly affect brain health. Sleeping… Read More »Does Sleeping Position Affect Dementia?
Incontinence affects a senior’s quality of life. The embarrassment that results from poor bladder control may cause older adults to intentionally avoid social and recreational… Read More »How to Manage Incontinence in the Elderly
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