Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease showcases disinhibited behaviors, such as: Tactless or rude comments Inappropriate sexual...
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While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when it comes to aging parents, who happen to be at a heightened risk for serious injuries which...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world on pause, including, among a great many other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. In fact, nearly 50% of all adults either canceled or put off routine medical care and elective treatments...
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Scientists at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who thought they were investigating connective tissue cell protein received quite a surprise when they instead discovered a treatment to eradicate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not...
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It may come seemingly out of nowhere: you present your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich on the table – light on the mayo, no onions – something that typically brings her joy. But this day, she forces the plate away and will not take a bite...
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After months of distancing, isolating and quarantining from friends and family, can it be safe for older adults to think about going out now? Regrettably, there is no cut-and-dry answer, and a range of criteria should be taken into consideration...
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Those with COPD have needed to be especially vigilant since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as they are likely at both a greater risk for contracting the virus, as well as developing more serious complications as a result. A recent research study...
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Loneliness. Isolation. Confusion. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but when you factor in the element of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the difficulties and frustrations are increased to a...
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In an ideal world, we might perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, adhering to a routine that met the requirements of a senior loved one, while enabling enough time needed to manage our assortment of other responsibilities. But...
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Searching through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and searching repetitively through a variety of items may be frustrating for those providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s, but in fact these...
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Stress is unavoidable, and actually, not necessarily a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” Nonetheless, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress...
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Times of crisis may bring out both the best and also the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them in order to make an excessive profit, along with stories of people who selflessly...
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