For those suffering from dementia, a hospital can be an extremely inhospitable environment, as hazardous conditions may present themselves at every turn.
As we grow older, diabetes tends to be one of the diseases that affects the most our seniors. In fact, the American Diabetes Association estimates that 8.3 percent of the total United States
As a person ages, social interaction and companionship plays a significant role in mental and physical health.
The three diagnoses above are commonly mistaken in the elderly.
As a person ages, it is normal for driving abilities to become impaired. By reducing risk factors and instilling safe driving practices, many individuals may continue to be behind the wheel safely well into the senior years. However, it is important to pay attention to warning signs that age may be impacting driving ability and make the appropriate adjustments as needed.
For most, driving means independence. The ability to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and take yourself from point A to point B exudes liberty, but what happens when you begin to lose your edge and driving modifications need to be made?
Hoarding is a condition that affects the person who suffers from it, as well as those who love and care about the individual.
As people age, changes in life can often lead to mood changes. Retirement, death of a loved one, health issues and a loss of independence are just some of the changes that occur later in life, which may contribute to depression.
As the holidays near and your arrangements for spending time with an elderly parent come to fruition, you may become completely overwhelmed with the details.
Engaging and retaining the attention of someone suffering dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a challenging task for caregivers at home. One of the main tips experts offer is to create a standard routine to follow on a daily basis.
Many families often question themselves about when is the right time to move a parent suffering from dementia (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body, Frontal Lobe or other). There are many factors to take into consideration:
I had the opportunity to meet with Karen Whitley Bell, a hospice nurse from Portland, Ore. and author of “Living At The End of Life.”
During our meeting, we talked about the difference that it can make in people’s life taking a different approach when living with a terminal disease.
