Many risk factors can contribute to mental health problems for the elderly. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health issues affect 20% of older adults. Contrary to popular belief, mental health issues affect younger people more than the elderly, while older adults are less likely to seek help for them.…
If you’re caring for your elderly loved one with memory loss, you will realize that it brings you joy as you can spend quality time with them. However, caregiving work can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining as the weeks pass. Here are some tips for taking care of your elderly loved one with memory…
Caring for your loved ones with dementia or other memory-related diseases may be tiring and cause burnout for caregivers. If it’s affecting your overall health, it may be time to look into Memory Care. It might be hard to convince your loved ones into moving to a memory care community. Here are some tips to…
People with depression have reported difficulties in recalling particular memories. All types of memories can be affected by depression, including declarative memory—which involves the recollection of facts and events—and autobiographical memory, which includes recollections of a person’s life history. Here, we look at how depression can affect memory, particularly when it comes to seniors. Short-Term…
More than 55 million individuals across the globe suffer from dementia, with roughly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Your elderly parents will inevitably have increasing trouble recalling, perceiving, comprehending, and rationalizing as their dementia worsens. Making daily duties easy allows them to remain as self-sufficient as possible, reducing anger, frustration, and nervousness. Here…
Uncontrollable screaming and/or crying is possibly the most upsetting of the many painful emotions and behaviors that someone with dementia may experience. It can be difficult and exhausting to see a senior you care about in a negative state of mind and not know how to help or what’s causing the reaction. If you’re wondering…
As we grow older, many of our cognitive functions may begin to deteriorate. This includes impairment of short-term memory, the processing speed of information, and problem-solving. It’s common for your loved one’s cognitive health to decline subtly and slowly, however, more progressive cognitive deterioration is usually a symptom of dementia, which is not a normal…
Exercising our minds is just as important as keeping ourselves physically fit and strong. As we age, our brain is key to making us happy. Our mental health is typically a major component of being able to live freely. Every day, the mind must be challenged for it to function at its best. Thankfully, mental…
Foods and Alzheimer’s disease are closely related to each other. Certain types of foods can significantly increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and brain disorders. Do you often snack on popcorn and love sugary drinks? These are some of the worst foods for your brain! The right kind of food can boost your brain…
The appropriate foods can have a favorable influence on brain functions. Eating a range of healthful foods can assist to nourish the brain and prevent difficulties like fogginess, memory loss, and disorientation. These tasty ingredients may address the dietary deficiency in your meal plan while also supplying adequate nutrition that many older folks require to…