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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
