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Recognizing Parkinson’s in Seniors: A Caregiver’s Role
Caregivers play an important role in identifying the symptoms of diseases that commonly affect the elderly. One such disease is Parkinson's, which has an average age of onset of 60. ...
Elderly and Coping with Loss
Bereavement is a state of having suffered a tremendous loss. Grief is a natural response to that loss. Most people are eventually able to come to terms with their grief ...
2020 Flu Season
Flu season is here, and it is important that we not add a significant flu outbreak to the current pandemic outbreak. Because of COVID-19, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, ...
Summer Activities for Seniors with Dementia
Summer brings along longer days and endless warmth, a welcome change from the frigid air of the winter months that finds a way to penetrate even the deepest layers. For ...
Benefits of Meditation for Seniors
Most of us at one time or another have thought about adding meditation to our daily routine. While we have good intentions, it's sometimes difficult to find the time to ...
Helping Seniors Deal with Loss of Independence
As people age, they will find themselves depending on others for help with daily tasks. Loss of independence is a natural part of growing older, and it's important to know ...
Avoiding Food Poisoning in Hot Weather: Keeping Our Seniors Safe In Summer Months
The outside temperature is increasing and the days are getting longer, which sends more and more of us outside to enjoy the nice weather. Seniors especially find a reprieve from ...
Helping Seniors Overcome Holiday Depression
Seniors especially are prone to feeling sad during the holidays. They are more aware of the passing of time and the absence of parents, siblings, and friends who have died. ...
Talking to Grandchildren About Dementia
"Why is Grandma acting so strange? She doesn't remember my name." It may be scary and confusing for a child to see his or her grandparents acting strangely at the onset ...