New Approach for Supporting Dementia 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: memory based socialization. Memory Based Socialization The article entitled “Baseball Reminiscence League: A Model for Supporting Persons…
DetailsA safe home environment. It’s a must for anyone, but it’s particularly hard for the elderly to obtain. Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do to ensure your senior loved ones are safer in their homes on a day to day basis. There is a whole area called elder-proofing. These tips…
DetailsDementia 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsWhen you are involved in elderly caregiving, 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 the correct amount for your…
DetailsOne 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…
DetailsThrough All the Ages & All the Stages, Mother is Always There! Happy Mothers Day! With Mother’s Day approaching and May being Older Americans Month, I was thinking once again about caregivers at the beginning and at the end of life, for those young and old. Caring for aging loved ones was never an easy prospect.…
DetailsTechnology has become a way of life and will only continue to increase in prevalence – even for the senior population. Instead of shying away from the latest innovations, seniors can embrace devices that have the potential to enhance their independence as well as their quality of life. There’s a wealth of helpful technology for…
DetailsThere is an unsubstantiated assumption that seniors are not capable of understanding new technology. However, we think it’s time to challenge that way of thinking. Today’s post is all about acknowledging just how much technology can help seniors, and why we should help them integrate new technology into their lives. Moreover, if we don’t encourage…
DetailsCaring for the Caregiver With Mother’s Day approaching and May being Older Americans month, I started thinking about caregivers at the beginning and at the end of life, for those young and old. People most often associate caregiving with the harried young mother who has no time to shower or get dressed as she feeds,…
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