Most people use the term dementia as though it refers to one specific disease, but in fact, it is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of brain diseases. What these diseases have in common is that each of them impacts a patient's memory, cognition, and social abilities, causing disruptions to daily life and [...]
Human beings, no matter their age, are social creatures. People need people. Seniors are especially vulnerable to periods of social isolation. During the COVID pandemic, seniors have been more isolated than ever before, leading to major problems with their mental health. Individuals need to be aware of the dangers of social isolation for seniors so [...]
Countless men and women across the globe visit their elderly parents during the holidays. When doing so, they need to spend time determining if those loved ones can continue in the current living situation or if changes need to be made. What signs should a person look for during this visit? The Condition of the [...]
Alzheimer's disease and dementia cause cognitive dysfunction. The diseases increase certain difficulties in areas such as communication, handling complex tasks, problem-solving, and driving. Many vets that are diagnosed with the diseases suffer unexpected personality changes, depression, anxiety, paranoia, and agitation. Inappropriate behaviors and hallucinations may occur. At the onset of the symptoms, doctors conduct preliminary [...]
If the pandemic has scared you away from looking at options for senior living, you are not alone. I am here to put that fear to rest. The industry quickly pivoted and came up to the task of placing strategic protocols in place to keep the residents and staff healthy. With that being said, there [...]
