Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t discriminate when it takes its victims. Even if you’re a well-known star, you aren’t immune to the wrath of this memory disease. The celebrities who suffered from Alzheimer’s dealt with the consequences the illness brought to their daily lives. 1 in 9 people, age 65 and older, are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. With…
When the weather starts getting warmer, there isn’t anyone who wants to be cooped up in a house or a senior care center. Springtime is the perfect opportunity to get your loved on to get outdoors and smell the flowers blooming and enjoying the warmer days. Preparing for activities for a senior or disabled loved…
A family game night is a perfect way to turn the television off and have some good wholesome fun. When you have a senior in the home, it is essential to find activities to keep them active and also help them build a relationship with the rest of your family. Games for seniors are an…
February isn’t just a month celebrating love; it also honors the organ which beats uncontrollably when you like someone. American Heart Month is celebrated in February to bring awareness to heart diseases and other conditions affecting this vital muscular organ. Keep your ticker running for longer when you care for it with extra love during…
There isn’t one senior who wants to give up their independence, as they have become accustomed to it for so long. But what happens if your elderly loved one starts to need more care than you can give them? Care options for independent seniors isn’t an obscure thing anymore, as many senior centers provide your…
One of the sneaky illnesses striking the elderly is Alzheimer’s disease and it grabs a hold of their entire life. Recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s disease help to take charge of the situation and address the circumstances before it gets more severe due to the symptoms coming in stages. It is crucial for you to…
Caregivers are patient human beings who are willing to put a pause on their lives to care for an elderly loved one who is in need. You never think if they get tired or ever need to take a break, as known as caregiver burnout. Those who are assisting their loved one also don’t believe…
Do you have to be a certain age to start caregiving? Whether it is an elderly loved one or a disabled child, a caregiver’s age doesn’t matter; the importance is the willingness to take responsibility for someone you love. This caregiver myth of only older individuals doing this job is so further from the truth.…
Everyone always wonders, “Do you have to be sick to go to an adult daycare?” The impression of an adult daycare has always been a dull place for those who are very ill, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. These centers are helping many elderly and adults with special needs become independent and…
The health of your elderly loved one can be uncertain, going up and down every day. If your elder’s health begins to decline while you are the main caregiver, do not blame yourself. This caregiver anxiety of health decline can make many feel guilty. However, you are not the reason your loved one is not…
