Fall always seems to fly by. One minute it’s summer and you’re sitting outside with sunglasses and a glass of lemonade, the next minute you’re bundled up in a coat and buying Christmas presents. So now that it’s officially fall, take advantage of it! In many parts of the country, pumpkin-flavored products have begun to …
What Are the Stages of Alzheimer’s?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be experiencing quite a bit of uncertainty. After all, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis raises a lot of questions related to your loved one’s health, finances, and life expectancy. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce your own fear and ensure your …
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer’s caregiver stress is a serious problem. According to a study by psychologist Peter Vitaliano, caregivers had a 23 percent higher level of stress hormones than non-caregivers. Stress has detrimental effects on both your mental and physical health, so it is important to find ways to relax and bounce back from the stress that caregiving …
Tips for Communicating with Someone with Dementia
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 …
