Person-centered dementia care, validation, and other approaches are powerful tools for effective dementia care, even among agitated seniors.
How Caregivers Can Protect Seniors from Dementia Medication Abuse
Medication abuse is an issue in a surprising number of facilities. Families need to take steps to protect their loved ones.
The Intersection of Dementia and Spirituality at End of Life
The connection between dementia and spirituality has the ability to make your loved one’s final passage easier – providing peace to you also.
Our Explorer-Swift High-Performance 4-Wheel Mobility Scooter Review
Being able to get around is crucial for everyone, including seniors, yet mobility often decreases with age. Many seniors find that they can’t move around as they once did. Getting up, walking, and standing for any length of time becomes increasingly difficult, which can them less willing to leave the house and engage in their […]
The Silent Crisis of Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics and Dementia Care
Even with my decades of experience in elder care and gerontology, navigating dementia care for my father was nothing short of overwhelming for my family. Nevertheless, despite all the challenges, my dad spent all but one month of his 18 years with Alzheimer’s, cared for by my mother at home. Sadly, his last month was […]
What To Do if Your Elderly Parent is Being Scammed
As technology advances, our elderly parents and grandparents often struggle to keep up and may not understand the risks of falling for scams. Unfortunately, scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, making it easier for seniors to be taken advantage of. While some scams may seem minor, others have resulted in devastating financial loss. […]