Has your elderly loved one eaten today? As we get older, our sense of taste and smell can decrease, which affects how well we eat. It’s critical to assess elderly hunger and malnutrition to prevent the elderly from going hungry. Helpful places like an adult day care and hospitals thrive to prevent elderly malnutrition…
Anyone can be a little forgetful at times. But if you care for a senior, it’s best to monitor their behavior and be mindful of the signs of dementia. When you begin to identify the stages of dementia, it’s easier to help with dementia prevention and slow its progression. More than five million Americans are…
Caregivers are often stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering adult day care for their loved one. They may experience guilt over putting a parent in adult day care. If you care about your loved one’s well being, but still need to work or tend to other priorities, adult day care serves…
Struggling to find home activities for a disabled loved one? With disabled care in mind, you may want ideas for activities that exercise their minds and keep them active even at home. At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we have the perfect home activities for someone with a disability to liven up their minds and…
Many people believe caregivers cannot take a vacation. Their responsibilities sometimes keep them from having some well-deserved time away. This caregiver myth couldn’t be any further from the truth. Caregiver vacations are possible and a great way for a caregiver to take a small break to recharge. They can use this time to enjoy some…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we appreciate all of our adult care supporters. We would like to show our appreciation with a sponsor spotlight to US Mechanic. This fleet and car service company has shown full support for all we do at our healthcare centers. We wouldn’t be as successful without all those who…
Veterans are the pride of our nation, and we must care for them as they get older. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, which requires more assistance. For elderly veterans, there are many benefits that veteran affairs provides for them. They deserve the utmost care for all they’ve done for this country. Veteran care…
It’s sometimes difficult to find activities for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. You want something that will benefit them, like getting them up and exercising. While they can do activities indoors, there may be something outdoors that could help with stimulating their mental and physical selves. Gardening for Alzheimer’s patients, also known as horticultural therapy, is…
Am I doing a good enough job caring for my loved one? The caregiver myth of not being up to a certain standard is difficult for many to live with. Each person will provide care in their own way. Reassuring these people that they’re doing a great job is the best form of caregiver support.…
Do you wake up with your hands feeling so tense you can’t grab anything? You wish there were a quick solution for arthritis relief. Medication can take time to relieve your arthritis pain. But, there stretches can help relieve you of arthritis without meds. These stretches can help soothe any body parts where you experience…
