If your loved ones live with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory loss-related illnesses, you may sometimes encounter situations where your loved ones are confused and overwhelmed. This is actually extremely common among older adults with dementia due to the decline in cognitive health, leading to an increased likelihood in negative feelings to arise. As…
Vision loss becomes increasingly common due to aging seen by the number of elderly who require aid from spectacles and the like. However, there are a surprisingly large number of other issues involving sight that become increasingly prevalent in those over 65. Some risk factors can be avoided and learning what causes vision loss is…
If your loved ones are suffering from dementia, they may start to become confused. In fact, confusion in dementia and agitation are all common symptoms of dementia, especially when the disease progresses. Learn more on why your loved ones may start to become more confused when they have dementia. Then, learn how to prevent confusion…
Caregiving can feel like a crisis especially if you are caring for older adults who simply refuse to take their medications. However, there are ways for you to convince older adults to take medicine in an encouraging way to make your caregiving duty easier while helping them maintain their overall well-being. Consider an Evaluation Your…
Older adults are more prone to falls due to a myriad of reasons. However, the main reason for falls is loss of balance. Improving balance can help to decrease the likelihood of falls. It is important to encourage the elderly to improve their sense of balance as the elderly may need a longer time to…