Wandering is a serious issue for patients with dementia and can easily put them in danger – particularly if they wander away from the home. After all, the senior may not be able to keep themselves safe or find their way back again. There are other issues too, like when they get up in the […]
The Health Challenges of Aging
How to Keep Dementia Patients from Wandering
Wandering is a common issue for dementia patients. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6 in 10 people with dementia wander at least once. For many the behavior is repetitive, causing no end of concern for family members and friends. Crucially, wandering isn’t just a frustrating habit. It can also be incredibly dangerous, as […]
Is Your Aging Parent Developing Dementia?
Dementia is a sneaky disease. You may notice your aging parent moves slower, has more wrinkles, and has lost color in their hair. But dementia can be harder to spot in the beginning stages. My own school-teacher mom was highly organized and independent. In retirement, she continued to read and learn, even becoming adept at […]
How Does Dementia Kill You?
Dementia is well-known as a disease that impacts the brain, eventually robbing a person of most things that make them recognizable as an individual. It’s also the leading cause of death in many places. One estimate suggests that close to 14% of deaths have dementia as an underlying cause, which is a shocking number (much […]
Are NorthShore Diapers Any Good?
Incontinence products can be pretty overwhelming. Not only are there plenty of brands to choose from, but you also have different product styles and absorbencies. How do you know which ones to choose? In a previous post, Angelica talked about the diapers (also called briefs) from Depend and Tena, looking at differences in their sizing, […]
8 Tips for Managing Incontinence In The Elderly
As we grow older, our bodies experience a series of changes that can be both challenging and frustrating to deal with. These “changes” can range from physical to emotional and may include problems associated with mobility, memory, vision, hearing, and more. In addition, the body becomes more susceptible to health conditions, namely incontinence. According to […]