The spouse of someone living with dementia is experiencing not only the pressure of caring for a loved one, but also their own personal loss and sadness. This profound change in...
4 Ways to Support a Friend Whose Spouse has Dementia
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Posts By: Constance Schein, RN
Are anxiety medications linked to Alzheimer’s?
As the medical community continues to delve further into the field of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, scientists and doctors have been proposing new potential causes....
Who is Susceptible to Shingles?
If you are the caregiver for your aging parent, it is important to know who is susceptible to shingles.
Solving Senior Sleep Problems
As you reach for your eyeglasses to read the morning newspaper or think twice about ordering a spicy meal, you may be aware of the physical changes happening to you as you age....
Four Tips for an Elderly Parent Diagnosed with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one-quarter of the adults in America over the age of 65 have diabetes (types 1 or 2), and approximately one-half of...
Dementia Wandering: Preventative tips to secure your home
It can be troubling for a caregiver to watch their loved one with dementia walk aimlessly. They may walk around the house repeatedly or wander off day or night from the...
Seven Myths About Aging
As baby boomers gracefully age into retirement and their next phase of life, we want to dispel some of the common myths about aging. Myths that may keep you up at night worrying...
Dementia Denial From the Experts
Caring for a family member with dementia is difficult. Not only do you grapple with the added responsibilities of monitoring another person’s life, but you also must come to...
The Discomfort of Aging Skin Issues
Your real age can be betrayed by your skin. Wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and bruising can all be signs of the years written on the face, arms, hands, and legs of seniors. It...
The Effects of Hearing Loss in the Elderly
One of the most common conditions to impact the elderly is hearing loss. Approximately one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss and nearly...