Strategies to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
According to Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to adults over 50 in the past 12 months. Another 15 million have cared for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in the past year. Whether you’re a professional caregiver or have taken on this responsibility…
How to Manage Sleep Problems Related to Alzheimer’s
According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep disturbances may affect up to 25 percent of people with mild to moderate dementia and 50 percent with severe dementia. This group of symptoms affect memory, language, problem solving skills and social abilities. As these cognitive functions continue to deteriorate, sleeping patterns also worsen with disease progression. Changes in…
Walker Safety Tips for Seniors
Mobility devices, including walkers, electric scooters and canes, have become increasingly popular among adults over age 65. These mobility aids can help older individuals stay balanced, coordinated and decrease risk of potentially dangerous falls. If you or a loved one is losing strength, endurance or experiencing other age-related restrictions, a doctor may recommend a walker…
Surgery Recovery Tips for Seniors
As we age, our muscles lose strength and bones weaken, making us more susceptible to fractures. Age-related changes in our bodies can lead to additional health problems that may require surgery. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1 in 10 people who undergo surgery are 65 or older. Yet age can play a significant…