Mild Cognitive Impairment & the Brain Cortex A study has found that mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the earliest known stage of Alzheimer’s Disease, may be counteracted with exercise. As a result, the findings of the study offer hope to the millions of seniors with MCI. In the study, older adults who participated in a moderate…
Healthy Dementia Care Strategies Dementia is a difficult condition to live with, but it also affects caregivers. Caring for patients with dementia leaves many caregivers overwhelmed and exhausted. Hard to understand and often invisible to the eye, dementia makes it hard to determine whether care is effective. But, if you practice healthy dementia care, you…
It is important to recognize the signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible. It affords family members in the Bronx and elsewhere plenty of time for planning. To that end, it ensures that a safe living arrangement is set in place and enables the elderly to take advantage of all current and…
Memory Based Socialization Dealing with the dementia patient can be both heartbreaking and challenging. The February 2014 issue of JAMDA (Journal of American Medical Directors Association) highlights a very interesting approach toward supporting someone with dementia. The article entitled “Baseball Reminiscence League: A Model for Supporting Persons with Dementia” brings into focus groups formed around…
As people age, certain health concerns become more prevalent. People start to become afflicted with heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Another concern is preventing, treating, and living with dementia. Dementia is a scary topic, and we’re sure you have questions. Here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know. Is It Possible To Prevent…
Dementia is more than a disease. Rather, dementia is compiled of a series of symptoms that signal a decline in mental and cognitive health. Caring for dementia patients takes compassion, patience, and, above all, understanding. Let’s delve into the roots of dementia as well as how to care for dementia patients and help them prevent…
If there’s one thing seniors cherish, it’s driving. Today’s seniors lived through the age of cheap gasoline and enjoyed road trips. Driving holds a strong positive association with our senior population and losing the ability to drive is correlated with senior depression. Giving up your keys doesn’t mean you have to stay at home. Mobility…
Traveling, like other changes in routine, can be highly stressful for a senior with dementia. However, if your parent is in the early stages of dementia, an enjoyable getaway might still be possible. Here’s what you need to know about traveling with dementia patients in Brooklyn Heights. Planning for Your Trip With a Dementia Patient…
When you are involved in elderly caregiving in NY and Long Island, it’s important to remember that Vitamin D is important for senior health. The recommended amount of vitamin D for senior citizens over the age of 71 is 800 IU a day, but a simple blood test can determine if you are taking in…
One of the sad facts of aging is that people lose the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This is largely due to deteriorating vision along with other health-related issues. Telling an aging loved one that he or she can no longer drive can be painful for all concerned (see our previous post Don’t Take…