Do you have a loved one struggling with memory loss? Alzheimer’s disease probably springs to your mind first, but there are many different types of dementia. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common types of dementia. [Read more…]
Since the elderly are especially susceptible to COVID-19 (coronavirus), you’re probably worried about your loved one living in an assisted living home. You’re right to be concerned. As of Friday, March 20, more than a quarter of the American lives lost to COVID-19 were people living in elder care facilities.
Let’s talk about how you can support your loved one and what assisted living homes are doing in the face of this crisis. It will take all of us working together to see our loved ones through this outbreak. [Read more…]
As your parents age, your relationship evolves and changes. They were once caregivers and advocates for you, but as they grow older, they will need you to become an advocate for them. One of the most common problems of the elderly is dementia, which affects their cognitive abilities in many ways as it progresses. [Read more…]
As people begin to age they are more likely to be victims of a scam. Older people are targeted at a higher rate because of their vulnerability, wanting to feel like they are still in control, and the illusion of making money when they are on a fixed income. [Read more…]
One of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can face is watching a loved one slowly deteriorate due to dementia. At first, they may be only forgetting small details, which later progresses to significant details, such as what street they live on, or who their family members are. [Read more…]