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The Ultimate Guide to House Hunting for Aging Adults
Ready to find a new home? Then it’s time to get your mind back into the housing game. As an older adult, you will have a house full of memories to clean up and sell. But there is a new…
How is Dementia Diagnosed in the Elderly?
Dementia is a condition that's often misinterpreted. It's a topic about which a lot of conflicting, inaccurate information circulates. The sad emotions connected with an elderly loved one slowly losing many of their mental faculties can also make the specific nature…
Meeting a Senior’s Dietary Needs: A Recipe for Health & Nutrition
As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might…
2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures from Alzheimer’s Association®
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association®, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. These resources are made available courtesy of alz.org. 2020 Alzheimer’s…
Helping Senior Loved Ones Adjust to Life During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge the world hasn’t seen in many generations. Those who have never experienced a widespread health crisis deal with a new, unique reality of safety measures and preventative care. It’s a scary prospect for all people,…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Safety Checklist (Alzheimer’s Association®)
Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are at increased risk for injury or harm in certain areas of the home. As the disease progresses, they may become unaware of the dangers that exist. Consider taking the following precautions…
