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 …
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 Manage Arthritis
Did you know there are more than 100 forms of arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common, according to the CDC, but it’s followed closely by rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and even gout. Arthritis is so common, the CDC estimates that one in four U.S. adults suffers from some form of joint pain. For some …
Vitamin D Deficiency in Winter
Vitamin D deficiency can result in major health problems, and according to a study in Nutrition Research, as many as 41.6 percent of adults are vitamin D-deficient throughout the year. That deficiency gets even worse in the winter months. Most of our vitamin D is produced in the body as a response to UVB rays from sun; for that …
What Is Aromatherapy?
Have you ever wondered, “What is aromatherapy?” Don’t worry – you’re not alone. This unique relaxation tool is not particularly common amongst the general population. In most cases, people’s run-ins with aromatherapy have been limited to the spa, but that seems to be changing. At a variety of common stores, you can now find essential …
Alzheimer’s and Communication
Like other memory conditions, Alzheimer’s gradually lessens a person’s ability to communicate. That’s why understanding the connection between Alzheimer’s and communication is an important factor in maintaining a strong connection with your loved one. With patience, understanding, and the strategies below, you can keep your connection strong as the disease progresses.
Habilitation Therapy for Alzheimer’s
If someone you love suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, you are not alone. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Alzheimer’s affects an estimated 5.5 million Americans. In fact the NIA ranks Alzheimer’s disease as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. And while there is no cure and no clear cause of …
When to Move from Assisted Living to Memory Care
During a person’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there may come a time when even simple tasks become very difficult. Making the transition to a memory care community can help ease stress, worry, and confusion for the impacted person and his or her family. Learn when to move from assisted living to memory care …
First Signs of Alzheimer’s
We all forget things every now and then, like where we placed our keys or what we had for lunch three days ago. However, it’s important not to write off the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease as just another case of forgetfulness. It isn’t uncommon for someone with Alzheimer’s to wander off, become lost …
