Discovering that a loved one has dementia can be difficult to understand and accept, as this condition often changes relationship dynamics. It’s important to remember that you and your loved one will still share many wonderful conversations and make happy memories together. However, you may need to adjust your expectations and adopt new communication tactics. …
The Importance of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is incredibly common, impacting 48 million people in America and 360 million people worldwide! It’s especially prevalent amongst seniors, with over half of people age 75+ suffering from hearing loss. So if you’ve noticed that you’re struggling to hear, don’t be embarrassed and don’t feel alone. Schedule an appointment to have your hearing …
Intergenerational Activities: 10 Ideas for Family Fun
Spending time with your family is a great way to reconnect and create lasting memories. However, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what to do with your family when a lot of different age groups are involved. While adults often enjoy simply chatting or sharing a meal together, kids are typically drawn to …
The Link Between Poor Sleep and Alzheimer’s
Feeling a little fuzzy after skimping on sleep? It’s not your imagination – poor sleep can contribute to serious brain fog. In fact, research suggests that poor sleep may have far-reaching cognitive impacts that go beyond day-after fatigue. Researchers have found the link between poor sleep and Alzheimer’s, which suggests that sleep disorders can increase …
Gifts for Grandfathers
Attention, everyone! You have exactly 9 days until Father’s Day (which falls on June 16 this year). So if you haven’t figured out how to show the fathers in your life how much you care about them, now is the time to figure it out. We know how difficult it can be to find the …
How to Embrace a Heart Smart Diet
A healthy lifestyle – consuming nutritious foods, cutting back on saturated fat and sugars, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding tobacco – is one of the best ways to fight cardiovascular disease. Although a healthy lifestyle may sound intimidating at first, we encourage you to improve your everyday habits with small steps in the right …
The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy
Who doesn’t enjoy thinking back on good memories? People of all ages delight in sharing their most cherished memories, looking at old photos, holding treasured objects, and singing songs they once adored. This simple activity is especially helpful for people with cognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer’s, which is why healthcare professionals sometimes recommend reminiscence …
Gifts for Grandmothers
Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 12 – mark your calendars!), so now is the perfect time to plan the perfect gift for your mother and grandmothers. It’s always hard to find a gift that really shows how much you care about the amazing women in your life, but as always, it’s …
The Benefits of Telehealth
Have you heard about telehealth? Also known as telemedicine, telehealth refers to the remote delivery of health care services. So instead of visiting your doctor’s office for a consultation, you would discuss your health care concerns via the internet, by phone, or through a video call. More and more physicians and health insurance companies are …
How to Maintain a Positive Attitude
We all go through phases of life where we feel a little down. Sometimes there’s something to blame – cold and cloudy weather, an injury, loneliness, the death of a loved one – and sometimes there’s not. Either way, it helps to know how to maintain a positive attitude. Not only will it improve your …
