Adaptive tools allow older adults to maintain their sense of freedom while providing security. They assist with completing activities of daily living. Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding are self-care activities are included in the spectrum of daily living activities. Adaptive tools make aging with dignity feel possible. Helpful instruments go a long way in [...]
According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal trauma related hospital admissions among older adults. This deeply affects quality of life. Many older adults fear falling; as a result, they limit their activities [...]
The best way to welcome springtime is by getting outdoors! Spring activities are a great way to break up the monotony of daily living for seniors. Sunlight, fresh air and new blooms can have a positive effect on mood. Fight the blues with sunshine. If mobility keeps your aging loved one from going outdoors, we’ve [...]
Music has the power to stir memories and influence our mood. We process music on many levels. Humans process music with every part of the brain. It is such a strong stimulus it even has the power to engage those in the late stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. While music from a senior’s early 20s [...]
Being long distance from an elderly loved one can be emotionally and practically difficult. Below are tips from AARP to help you make family visits productive and ways you can assist your loved one in time of crisis, even if you are apart. Create a Contact List Assemble address and phone numbers of friends, neighbors, [...]
Caregiving can become overwhelming as the needs of your loved one progress. If you find your life is becoming unbalanced it may be time to ask for help. Home care allows your loved one to keep their dignity and remain in their own home. Use the questionnaire below to evaluate whether it’s time for you [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease is not a normal part of aging. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America defines the disease as a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in people 65 years and [...]
