Inner peace is something that many search for, regardless of their age or circumstance. For those with a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you understand even more the importance of peace and contentment in our daily lives. While everyone’s journey may [...]
For seniors facing this particularly unique season, the winter doldrums may seem inevitable. Although the pandemic is still present, days are shorter and temperatures are cooler, there are still proven ways to combat seasonal melancholy. Whether it’s for you or [...]
Studies show the multiple benefits of cognitive-stimulating activities like memory-related games, both for overall brain health and for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Unfortunately, there are some conflicting reports about the efficacy of memory games for dementia, claiming they can [...]
It’s a common occurrence, a couple spends a lifetime together and one person’s health changes quicker than the others’. For example, your mother might be healthier and more active than your father. This leads to her caring for him and [...]
Deciding to make the move into memory care is certainly a big decision, whether it’s for a parent, loved one or partner. To ease the transition, look for a community that best suits your loved one’s needs, preferences and lifestyle. [...]
Retirement is an exciting time of life; whether you’re ready to embrace new experiences or take a breather from the chaos of a regular routine, the opportunities are endless and open. Everyone’s experience will be different, but we’ve got a [...]
If you have a loved one diagnosed with dementia, one of the first troubling symptoms you may notice is a change in communication. Dementia communication shifts can vary from your loved one searching for the correct word to not comprehending [...]
Caring for aging parents is always a balancing act, especially during the holidays (not to mention with the added challenge of a global pandemic). Eighty-five percent of caregivers surveyed say the holidays are the primary time when their older family [...]
If you’re looking to avoid the grocery store aisles, whether for safety or simplicity, there are a variety of programs and platforms available to you. These options will bring delicious food options right to your door. For older adults, online [...]
For caregivers, the holiday season can be a wonderful time of year to participate in carols, cookie baking or decorations. Amid all of this excitement, anxieties and stressors of the day-to-day provider responsibilities remain and sometimes become heightened amid new [...]
The holiday season is upon us. Most people look forward to festivities, gift-giving, good food and quality family time. Caregivers might also feel a surge of anxiety. You wonder where you’ll find the time and energy to recreate your family [...]
Adjusting to retirement can be unexpectedly difficult. How you imagined it: “I can’t wait to retire. No more alarm clocks. I can do anything I want. It’s going to be amazing!” How you really feel: “I’m so bored, I miss [...]