Ten Ways To Help Seniors During The Holiday Season
The holidays are a great opportunity to spend extra time with senior loved ones and get a clear picture of their needs. The most precious gift we can give our elderly loved ones is our time. Spending extra time with seniors opens the door for honest conversations about health and daily needs. Even when seniors have difficulty being honest, family members can use the checklists below to determine whether or not it’s time for home health care. By simply spending more time in your loved one’s home and observing them in everyday life, you have a better chance of catching early signs of dementia or noticing changes that are signs of significant health or physical challenges.
How To Include Seniors In Halloween Activities
Are you searching for ways to include a senior loved one in holiday activities? We've put together a list of ideas to help aging loved ones feel included, especially if you are all under the [...]
Hurricane Ian Resources for Dementia Caregivers
If you are in immediate danger, call 911! Alz.org 24/7 Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Assistance for families facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia is available all day, every day by calling our [...]
Alzheimer’s Facts & Figures, 2022
What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of [...]
How To Include Seniors In Fall Activities
We don’t have orange and red leaves falling in Florida, but we are blessed with some of the best weather year-round! Many of the seniors we serve grew up in colder states and miss the [...]
How To Help Seniors That Won’t Admit They Need Assistance
Have you noticed a senior loved one's home is unkept or other worrying signs? Seniors are often reluctant to admit they need help. It's likely if you see minor signs, other issues are growing. [...]