What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Dementia has many causes. Alzheimer’s disease is the cause most people are familiar with. A lesser known cause of dementia is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). It’s not a common disease, affecting only around 350 people in the United States per year. Because the disease isn’t common, most people aren’t aware of what to look for in […]
Pay Attention to the Signs of Alzheimer’s as They Progress: It Could Give You Clarity Regarding the Support Needed
Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are going to progress. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, doctors and researchers have been finding ways to better treat this disease, which can delay the onset of more serious aspects of memory loss and improve quality of life for months and possibly even years for some patients. […]
Is it Possible to Help Your Aging Adult Avoid a Broken Hip?
One of the most difficult situations your elderly family member might face in her later years is the possibility of a broken hip. Breaking a hip can create a host of other medical problems for her and can complicate her life more than either of you want. Here are a few things you can do […]
How Can You Move More When You Think You Don’t Have Time?
One problem with being a caregiver is that you might feel as if your time isn’t really your own. You may be running around handling situations for everyone else in your life all day before realizing that you never did get any exercise in. But there are some ways that you can increase your movement […]
What Do You Need as a Long-Distance Caregiver?
It might feel at first as though there’s not so much that you can do for your elderly family member if you live far away from her. But with the help of home care providers, you can meet more of her needs than you expect. You might even find a way to get objective feedback […]
What May Determine When Your Parent is Discharged After Heart Surgery?
No one looks forward to long stretches in the hospital and it is likely that if your parent is preparing to undergo heart surgery, both of you are already thinking about their discharge and being able to return home so that they can start their recovery. Understanding what goes into the decision about your parent’s […]
5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Adopt a Dog
Is your elderly mom or dad a real dog lover? You’ve probably been wondering if getting a dog for them is a good idea. There are numerous physical and mental advantages to having a dog, and the benefits far exceed any obstacles you might have. October is Adopt a Dog Month, which means that communities […]
How Can You Really Eat Healthier as a Caregiver?
One of the best things that you can do for yourself and for your aging adult as a caregiver is to revamp your eating habits. When you eat healthier foods overall, your energy levels increase and you’re able to do more than you thought possible. Don’t Try for Perfection. The big thing to remember is […]
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is officially Pain Awareness Month, which means that health organizations focus on educating the public and raising awareness on the prevalence of chronic pain and the latest pain management techniques. Family caregivers that look after an elderly relative can certainly benefit from learning more about how pain is affecting their senior loved one. Pain […]
How Can You Care for a Senior in the Final Stage of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Facing the final stage of Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult things a family caregiver can experience with their aging loved one. At this point in this progressive disease, your aging loved one will lose their ability to interact with the world around them, communicate effectively, and handle any of their own care. […]
