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Dementia impacts millions of people each year, yet it remains quite misunderstood by many. This misunderstanding makes dementia seem like a very confusing illness, which can make it hard to know how to deal with dementia behaviors. Now, dementia is not one specific disease. It’s actually an [...]

Our older years can be some of our most rewarding. You’re more confident, wiser, and you hopefully can look back at your earlier years with satisfaction. But our bodies and minds are not permanent. It can be difficult to maintain good physical and mental health with age, yet these are the [...]

Exercise is important for nearly everybody’s health. Not only does it benefit the body’s physical health, but it can improve self-image and makes us feel good by releasing “feel-good” hormones called endorphins. Seniors will derive many of the same benefits. In addition, exercise can help [...]

When you have a loved one with dementia, it can be difficult to help them remember the people in their life. However, it is possible to restore some memories by showing them photos or music from earlier decades when they were younger. It’s not easy to gather familiar photos, music, or other [...]

As the leaves change colors and people are getting ready for the holidays, the warm summer sunshine is beginning to give way to the cold autumn air. For most people, these cold temperatures are a minor inconvenience that can be solved with warm clothes. However, seniors are more drastically [...]

Seniors are at a higher risk of accidental falls than the rest of the population. In fact, falls are one of the highest causes of injury among seniors. Falls can lead to fracture, broken bones, and even damage to the head or brain. Seniors may be reluctant to do certain activities simply [...]

Pets are more than just domesticated animals; they’re loving, loyal companions, just as much a part of our families as the human family members. Although people from all walks of life enjoy the companionship of a furry friend, pet ownership seems to be even more common among elderly adults. [...]

Aging is a natural part of life. That doesn’t mean the effects of aging are always great. As people age, their bodies begin to change. Aches and pains make what were once simple movement more difficult at best, and impossible at the worst. Because of these and other changes, seniors might rely [...]

When your loved one is in the grips of dementia, it’s hard to remember that they’re still the same person before dementia took hold. But remember that they’re still a full adult, thus should be treated like any other adult. You can bring a lot of comfort to your loved one’s life by helping them [...]

No one is immune to a restless night here and there. If you’ve had one, you know they’re not fun in the moment or during the next day. But for many, tossing and turning for hours every night is the norm, which can not only be frustrating, but cause health problems down the road as […]