Finding Comfort in the Shower: Tips for Bathing Loved Ones with Dementia
Your once meticulously groomed mom, who never missed her daily shower, is now adamantly refusing to bathe. It’s baffling, heartbreaking, […]
Your once meticulously groomed mom, who never missed her daily shower, is now adamantly refusing to bathe. It’s baffling, heartbreaking, […]
Let’s talk about sundowning. No, it’s not a new yoga pose but it is something that everyone with a loved
When families would walk into the building one of the first things that greeted them were the golden oldies playing
Today, around 40 million Americans dedicate themselves to providing unpaid care to an adult or child (this includes Veterans), navigating
Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours in the lamp-lit living rooms of seniors, each with their own stories and
I often encounter situations where seniors resist accepting help, even when it’s clear they need assistance with daily living tasks.
A couple of weeks ago, I was speaking to two different children of seniors who were concerned about their parents’
I’ve recently become a community educator for the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Having been around seniors since my
The Importance of Hydration for Seniors The human body uses water in many valuable functions, which include temperature regulation, lubrication
Capturing the stories of aging loved ones is a cherished process that many families regret not starting sooner. Such remorse