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Why Socialization is Essential for People Living with Dementia
Socializing helps people living with dementia in tangible ways, both physical and emotional.
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Senior Safety During the Risks of Summer
In the Bay Area, summer can bring scorching heat or heavy blankets of fog—sometimes both in a single weekend. When we think about preparing for summer, we often focus on preventing heat-related concerns like dehydration or heat illness. But we also need to consider other summertime challenges like wildfires and ...
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What Is Sleep Hygiene?
Supporting Healthy Sleep Habits for People with Dementia What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe habits and practices that can lead to healthy sleep patterns—something that people with dementia often struggle with, as the changes in the brain that cause dementia can also affect a ...
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Is It Dementia, or a Treatable Condition?
This post was written by Dr. Catherine Madison, neurologist and Seniors At Home Medical Director. 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 ...
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Heart Health: The Effects of Loneliness and Social Isolation
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 ...
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Is It Depression? Is It Dementia? Maybe It’s Both
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 ...
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Tips for Assessing Changes in Your Loved Ones’ Behavior
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 ...
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Temporary Home Care Can Ease the Road to Recovery
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 ...
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Balancing Medication Management and Dementia:
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 ...
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Bridging the Gap: The Value of Comprehensive Dementia Support for Families
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 ...
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