Helping another person with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing and assistance with using the bathroom, can be uncomfortable for all involved. It’s difficult to put modesty aside and allow someone to assist you when you’re at your most vulnerable. And there are times when seniors, most notably those with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, become terribly anxious … Read More
Driving: How to Know When It’s Time to Stop
Being able to drive is a source of pride for most individuals. It means they are independent and can travel where they want, when they want. However, operating a vehicle requires focus and quick reaction time, which naturally tend to diminish with age. For a person with Alzheimer’s disease, however, these vital abilities decrease at an accelerated rate, making it … Read More
Knowing Information About Alzheimer’s Disease Can Help You Detect the Signs
Everyone becomes somewhat forgetful with age. Mild memory loss is not something to be overly concerned with usually, but when it begins to interfere with daily activities, it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing information about Alzheimer’s Disease and its warning signs can help family members and caregivers know when they are dealing with normal memory loss and … Read More
Stay Active with Alzheimer’s
While an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is often dispiriting, there is so much information about Alzheimer’s out there for you to glean. For instance, the importance of staying active even with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. There are many ways that patients can stay active throughout the course of the disease. Supporting a sense of self and focusing on retained skills, memories, and habits … Read More