Are you concerned that your senior loved one may be need some assistance? These guidelines will help you objectively evaluate the situation. Most of us want to make sure our parents, grandparents, and other senior loved ones are well taken care of as they grow older. But how can you evaluate when a senior you [...]
Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re the caregiver for an adult with Alzheimer’s, here’s what you should know about this holiday. Come Halloween, almost everyone loves a good fright. But for an adult who has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, spooky tricks can seem all too real. That’s why it’s important [...]
More seniors are on Facebook these days. Here’s how you can help a senior loved one avoid the common social media pitfalls. Kids usually know their parents are on Facebook and probably have been for years. But now there’s a good chance that their grandparents will be sending them a ‘friend’ request, too. According to [...]
Inflammation contributes to chronic pain, especially as we grow older. An anti-inflammatory diet might help alleviate it. Inflammation has been receiving a lot of attention lately. Research continues to shed new light on the important role it plays in managing or preventing disease. In some ways, inflammation is a valuable part of the body's defense [...]
Asking questions is an important part of finding the right senior living community for your loved one. This list will help you make the most of your assisted living tour. Deciding what type of care is the best fit for an older loved one can feel like an overwhelming decision to make. The truth is, [...]
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, but scientists are making headway on a number of theories about its cause, one being a link to diabetes. Though scientists have presented many theories about Alzheimer's disease, the true cause of the condition remains elusive. One by one, theories have failed to earn a consensus. But [...]
An independent living community can be the ideal choice for many older adults and their families. Here are 6 benefits to know and consider. We know that you have an overwhelming variety of choices when it comes to selecting a senior living community for your loved one. Our goal is to help simplify what can [...]
Honoring veterans is how we pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for their country. Learn about National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We know it is important to pay tribute to seniors who have served and sacrificed for the good of their country. This is especially true on September 15th, National Prisoner of War and [...]
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 [...]
