Seniors and their families often have many questions after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. While people are being diagnosed with this condition at younger ages than ever before, it’s still common for people to find out they have Alzheimer’s when they’re already in the middle or later stages of the disease. On average, most people live between four and 20 years after…
Acceptance of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis takes time, and it’s common for seniors to deny having this health condition both before and after a doctor has provided confirmation. Your aging loved one’s denial of the diagnosis could interfere with your ability to keep him or her safe. While you may not be able to force your loved one to admit he…
If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or you think he or she is at risk for the condition, your first instinct may be to research it as much as possible. Once you’ve learned about how Alzheimer’s affects memory and behavior, you might want to find out lesser-known information about its risks and causes. Here are…
Unlike typical dementia that develops naturally as individuals age, Alzheimer’s disease is a specific disease process that targets the tissues of the brain. The presence of specific cerebral changes is the hallmark of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. If you have an aging parent who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or you’re currently providing Alzheimer’s care, learning how Alzheimer’s affects…
Brain stimulation is vital to a senior’s health, especially if he or she is living with neurological issues that impact brain function and other systems in the body. Keeping your elderly loved one physically and mentally active can be difficult as he or she loses many of his or her skills, but it can be done. Continue reading to find…
Strict weekly schedules can often help seniors with Alzheimer’s adjust to the world a little more easily. While routine schedules can be difficult to implement, both caregivers and their senior loved ones will enjoy the benefits of putting them in place. Better Sleep One of the most significant changes many caregivers notice when they maintain routine schedules is their senior…
