Dementia with Late-Stage Symptoms. While the inevitable death of your loved one is a difficult concept to wrap your head around and accept, knowledge about the future and what to expect may [...]
If your loved one is living in a Residential Facility for Older People in South Africa (Care Home), or if you visit a Facility, then you need to know the following: A) Is the Facility Registered [...]
New research from Johns Hopkins University has identified a variety of biomarkers that can be used to predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. The study presents nine measures, produced [...]
Today, it’s more common than ever for families and friends to live long distances away from each other, including from their elderly parents. Whether the children have relocated for work or the senior [...]
Pneumonia is a lung infection, and can be very tricky in older adults. It’s caused by either a bacterial or viral infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. [...]
As we get older, we often lose interest in cooking or can find it difficult to cook tasty, interesting and healthy foods on a budget. Also, as we age we may have [...]
It’s not uncommon for a senior to resist the idea of receiving care, especially from an outside source. Most seniors strongly desire to maintain their independence, and that doesn’t just mean living [...]
Someone with Dementia commonly experiences memory loss. Usually the person's short-term memories are affected first; they're forgotten or confused with other memories. While their memories from long ago still remain. This might cause the [...]
It is around 16h00 in our Home! And we all know, it is time! We will not escape, not even one day. It is as if an alarm goes off in their [...]
Elderly people with dementia often tolerate drugs less favorably than healthy older adults. Reasons for this include: An increased sensitivity to certain side effects Difficulty with adhering to drug regimens Decreased ability [...]
