Elder fraud can affect not only seniors in good health but also those living with dementia, making them particularly vulnerable to scams. Con artists often exploit their cognitive challenges, with many successfully deceiving aging individuals. Sudden changes in a dementia patient’s financial habits should serve as a warning sign for loved ones. Here’s how to safeguard seniors with dementia from…
Many parents have responsibly handled financial matters during the course of their lives. As age advances, however, seniors can start to develop cognitive issues that impact financial acuity. Adult children should be aware about their parents’ finances well before decline sets in. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of seniors age 65 and over experience some level of mild cognitive impairment….
Use these tips to help you cope with family conflict during your caregiving journey with a senior with Alzheimer’s disease.
Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs has a new program that aids that assists the elderly with dementia who live at home. With the help of a donation made by the Florida Alzheimer’s Association, families can now ask for a JoyForAll robotic therapy pet or an MP3 filled with different music genres. They can choose between the two options and because…
Dementia advances gradually, from its initial mild stages to its most severe and final stage. When cognitive decline starts in an aging individual, families should consider whether it is safer for the senior to age at home or to remain in the care of a nursing home. Dementia is a progressive condition, which means the disease will only worsen over…
There are different types of dementia, and Alzheimer’s is the most common type. It accounts for an estimated 60 to 80 percent of cases. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. How do you know if it’s Alzheimer’s or just “Old Age”? Some memory loss is usually typical with age. However, chronic memory problems are…
