Many seniors aged 50 and over worry about the health of their cognitive functioning, especially since it is common for people in these age groups to begin experiencing lapses in memory. While occasional forgetfulness is not a major concern, the following dementia signs should raise red flags. Mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging—and should not be construed as…
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…
