Received a call from a suspicious number or got an email that says you’ve won the lottery? Beware, these could be scammers trying to trick you. Fake phone calls and emails are some common scams targeting your elderly loved one. Often, fraudsters like to prey on the elderly because they are thought to have huge…
Keeping properly hydrated can be a challenge for anyone of any age, but older adults can find that they struggle with a less acute sense of thirst and a decreased ability for water retention. When that’s the case, dehydration in your older parent can become all too common. Thankfully, dehydration is easy to spot and…
According to a study published in Neurology in August 2019, researchers have observed a possible positive correlation between playing games and a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease in seniors. Games can improve our loved ones’ memory and boost their mental health. Try these five fun…
It can be daunting if you are an adult child who is now tasked with caring for aging parents. It is important to remember how much they love and care for you. While not being able to take care of your elderly parents in person is difficult, this doesn’t mean their needs should go unattended.…
The weather is getting warmer, the birds are out, the flowers are blooming and the skies are turning bright and blue. Spring is here, and there’s plenty to be excited about! Now that winter has passed and nature is blooming into life again, you might be looking for things to do to celebrate the turning…
When a loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they often choose to remain at home instead of moving into a memory care community. For Alzheimer’s patients living at home, safety is our first concern. This is because Alzheimer’s can affect one’s understanding of time and place, their judgment capacity, and physical abilities like sense…
Choosing the right independent living community is a pivotal decision. The environment in which you will live daily will have a significant effect on your general health. So, before you settle on an independent living community in Allen, TX, learn more about Discovery Village At Twin Creeks’ resort-style amenities, contemporary apartments and cottages, complete senior…
We use our legs for many activities we engage in daily. From getting out of bed to doing household chores and running necessary errands, our leg muscles play a very important role in how we go about our daily lives. That’s why it’s so important to continue doing leg exercises as we age. Contrary to…
Although it is common knowledge that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are different strategies and tips that can be employed so that people with this disease are able to make the most of their lives. These tips are important in slowing memory decline and aid in boosting overall well-being so that people…
The most effective way of talking to your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is with direct, short sentences. Why is this so? When someone has dementia or Alzheimer’s – or some other memory related condition – their brain goes through changes. Their ability to respond and listen to normal conversation declines. It is more comfortable…