Besides providing nutritious crops and beautiful flowers, there are numerous health benefits of gardening. While it’s a healthy hobby at any age, gardening can be especially beneficial to seniors. Gardening can also help with dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. Learn more [...]
Just because you’ve gotten older does not mean you lack the spirit and energy for adventure. Quite the opposite, in fact. A recent poll conducted by AARP Travel has found that most Baby Boomers plan to embark on four-five vacations [...]
One of the most prevalent diseases of our generation, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is said to affect an estimated 4.5 million Americans. Alzheimer’s is also the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. With the baby boomer generation aging, [...]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are progressive illnesses that, over time, will affect a person’s ability to remember and understand basic everyday facts, such as names, dates, and places. As a result, communication with dementia patients can be challenging. […]
For most seniors, moving from their home of many years to an assisted living facility is a difficult process. Sorting through decades of possessions and family history can be emotional. Additionally, helping parents with downsizing or moving can be especially [...]
(Hint: Both Can Help Caregivers Too) Mindfulness and meditation are two activities that individuals of any age or physical ability can enjoy to nurture their body and mind. The practices have been successful in both senior and memory care. The [...]
Caregivers have a tremendous amount of stress throughout the year. Like most of us, that stress ramps up around the holidays as they struggle to meet the demands of the season and continue caregiving duties. According to a new AARP survey, [...]
More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. For those with a family member or loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be a confusing and challenging time. While it’s a very well-researched disease, [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia are two of the most critical health care concerns for baby boomers. The National Institute of Health reports that between 2.6 million and 5.1 million Americans aged 65 years and older may suffer from the Alzheimer’s [...]
There are presently more than 90 million Americans who care for family members, friends, or loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or frailties of old age, according to the Caregiver Action Network. Caregivers put others needs above their own [...]