This post was written by Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist, Seniors At Home. Your loved one is starting to show signs of memory loss or confusion. They’re having trouble concentrating and seem to get frustrated easily. It’s natural to wonder: Could they be in the early stages of dementia? With society’s increasing awareness around Alzheimer’s disease […]
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February is American Heart Month, designed to bring attention to heart disease in the United States and be a time to educate the public about heart health. The term ‘heart health’ brings to mind the importance of diet and exercise for a healthy cardiovascular system. But there are other, less obvious factors that contribute to
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Aging can bring changes in routine and social isolation that can be very difficult for older adults. Loneliness or stress can cause your senior loved one to feel particularly down or less engaged than usual in their daily lives. Could they be suffering from depression, or has isolation brought out an underlying mild dementia? Dr.
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It’s natural to observe differences in the behaviors of aging family members over time. Particularly after a prolonged absence, these changes could be fairly noticeable. But how do you know if these changes are typical signs of aging, or if they signal something more concerning? Juli Koffman, Director of Seniors At Home, suggests watching for
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Lorraine had always been active, and at age 76, there were no signs of her slowing down. She walked every day, frequently chased her grandson around the park, and had no additional help at home. When one day Lorraine tripped on an area rug and broke her leg, her independence came to a screeching halt—suddenly,
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Tips to Help Those Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss Older adults often take multiple medications, vitamins, and supplements, and while this can be beneficial in many ways, it also increases the risk of medication mix-ups. In rare but serious cases, these simple mistakes can become dangerous and even fatal. Managing medications for
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Dawn was barely keeping her head above water a year ago. The COVID-19 lockdowns were well underway, she was juggling a considerable teaching load and research demands as a University professor, and she was caring for her mother, who has dementia. As a result, Dawn was living on overdrive, and she was struggling. Fortunately, she
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It’s always a good time to take stock of your home and habits to assess for potential risk factors. We’ve outlined a few key areas to keep you and your aging loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially safe at home. Fall Prevention Falls can be extremely dangerous for adults aged 65 and older, so checking
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Eight Signs of Possible Cognitive Decline Over the last year, older adults have been to staying home in order to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, the social isolation that has come with stay at home orders has taken a toll on many seniors. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that there were approximately 16% more dementia-related deaths
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How to Make Sure an Elderly Loved One Gets Needed Care A condensed version of this article by Dr. Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, Professor in the Department of Dental Practice, Director of the AEGD Residency Program, and Director of the Hospital Dentistry Program at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Wong is also a contributor for Dear
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