Caregiving is a demanding role for everyone, no matter how resilient they are. The responsibility over someone else’s health and making sure their needs are met can lead to high levels of anxiety. And anxiety can take a toll on your own well-being, including both your physical and mental health. Caregiver stress affects both the caregiver [...]
The Michigan State fight song has become a symbol of hope at tech giant IBM, but not for reasons you might think. IBM is the developer of SimpleC, a virtual caregiver application used for treating memory loss. Where does the fight song come in? You’d have to ask Jason, a SimpleC clinician who works with [...]
August 21st is National Senior Citizens’ Day. While this day doesn’t get quite the fanfare enjoyed by the more glamorous and well-known holidays, it deserves recognition nevertheless. Older adults play an important role in every culture by providing a type of wisdom, talent, and knowledge that’s hard to come by without the benefit of age. [...]
As Americans grow older, many begin to rethink and reconnect with their spirituality. The sense of satisfaction that results from that connection can lead to an improved sense of well-being, comfort, and an overall happiness. Of course, this isn’t exactly news to generations of caregivers. Many have noticed a deepening sense of faith and spirituality [...]
If you’re comparing costs with various assisted living communities, keep in mind it’s a complex comparison. Some intangible benefits are hard to price. With the United States edging toward becoming an older population, conversations about long-term care will become ever more critical. Naturally, price is a chief concern among family members and their senior loved [...]
Our sense of smell is more powerful than we know. One way of managing mood changes for people with Alzheimer’s is to make use of different scents. If you’ve ever felt transported by the scent of pumpkin pie or fall leaves, then you know the power of scent. Or if you’ve ever lit a lavender [...]
When preparing for a move to senior living, the first step is managing expectations. Here are some tips for helping a senior loved one with the transition. As you probably already know, moving to senior living is a process. It begins with a conversation, followed by the search for the right community. Finally, there’s making [...]
It’s National Social Wellness Month. Did you know being social improves your health? Here are some of the ways being around others is good for you. As human beings, most of us are programmed to be social. That doesn’t change as we age either. That’s why, for seniors, staying social is crucial to good health. [...]
A feeling of community is essential in assisted living. Here’s what you can do to help create one. How do you define “community”? The best care occurs when a strong network of people work together. If you think about it, that’s one way to define the word “community.” In assisted living, family members are considered [...]
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of Alzheimer’s. Nor is it always the first symptom to appear. Here are some early signs of Alzheimer’s you may not know about. Memory loss is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it’s not always the first symptom to appear, say scientists. Other early signs of Alzheimer’s may appear [...]
