When people are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their initial thought may be whether or not the disease will kill them. Parkinson’s disease is often misunderstood, so many seniors worry that a Parkinson’s diagnosis means death is just a few years away. The reality of Parkinson’s disease is actually a lot…
Hallucinations are one of the more confusing symptoms of dementia seniors may experience. In most cases, a hallucination will be visual, such as seeing people or animals that aren’t there. However, your senior loved one may also have auditory hallucinations or think he or she smells or tastes something that…
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Many younger adults and their elderly counterparts face a variety of challenges when it comes to managing their healthcare, especially paying their medical bills. The same challenges often apply to paying for an aging loved one’s home care. Portland, ME, residents who would like to know about some important statistics…
Having a senior loved one who is a homebody poses a few challenges for helping him or her stay healthy. While you know your loved one needs to get outside a little each day, he or she may need some encouragement. Make sure to share these six benefits of getting…
The MIND diet was developed at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with the goal of protecting and strengthening the brain. This diet doesn’t have a lot of set guidelines, but it’s similar to the Mediterranean and DASH diets, encouraging people to eat a diet high in whole grains, vegetables,…
Uber and other ride-sharing programs are an asset for people who need a temporary source of transportation to get them from one place to another. However, they do have some drawbacks, since many older adults are nervous about getting into a car with a stranger. As you help your aging…
When seniors have Parkinson’s disease, they cannot properly control the movements of their bodies. Instead of being able to easily eat food with a utensil, they may shake uncontrollably or be unable to fully raise their arms. Parkinson’s also makes eating difficult by impairing the natural ability to chew and…
Aging is known for having an impact on an older adult’s ability to think quickly and recall important information, such as names. However, people often fail to overlook the different ways aging affects how a person thinks. Knowing about these four causes of age-related cognitive challenges can help you make…
Loneliness and social isolation are issues seniors often face as they grow older, putting their overall health in jeopardy. Family caregivers need to encourage their aging loved ones to remain socially active and look for ways to make social activities easier on them. Continue reading to learn about some of…
As seniors reach the golden years, they sometimes develop a shuffling gait. While family caregivers may view this development as normal, any changes in your aging loved one’s gait shouldn’t be ignored. Your loved one’s tendency to drag his or her feet could be linked to one of the following…