Insights and Essentials for Caregivers Alzheimer’s disease, affecting up to 80% of all dementia patients, presents a significant challenge for caregivers and we want to help. With the lifetime probability of being disabled or cognitively impaired at 68% for those over 65, understanding Alzheimer’s care is...
Quality elderly care is so important for the benefit of our aging loved ones. We want them to be in the best possible scenario, but we still want them to have the independence and comfort that they're used to. Even if they are struggling with...
Alzheimer's, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., is also a global epidemic. Researchers have spent decades searching for a cure and there is still no known remedy for this mental illness. And as people live longer and longer lives, this...
When we think of the future, no one imagines themselves in a wheelchair. Yet the lifetime probability of someone becoming disabled in at least two daily living activities is about 68% for people ages 65 and older. Unfortunately, it's just a part of life. Our...
Dementia is an umbrella term for various cognitive issues related to aging. Resulting in the death of one-third of seniors, dementia, and specifically Alzheimer's, is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Finding out a loved one has been diagnosed with...
As your loved ones reach their old age, some serious conversations need to happen that will determine the rest of their lives. Because these are uncomfortable topics, some families go years without talking about them. However, ignoring these issues always leads to even more problems...
For people 65 and older, there is a 68% chance of becoming disabled in at least two activities in daily living. In-home care is often the best option for any senior individual who suffers from the inability to complete certain tasks, but choosing a provider...
It is no secret that the home healthcare industry is popular. In fact, 12 million older Americans received care from over 33,000 home health care providers in 2010 alone. With Alzheimer's ranking six out of 10 in leading causes of death that cannot be cured...
If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, spouse or other relative, or even a beloved friend, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimers, you're likely concerned about their safety on the road, and you may have questions like these: How long can someone with Alzheimers keep driving?...
Unless you've had to live with the contradictory emotions that come from being a caregiver to a senior relative, you simply cannot understand how stressful it is. When you suddenly find yourself caring for an aging loved one, the stress can be overwhelming. On any...