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Protect your elderly loved ones from the sun
Posted in UncategorizedIt is “sun season” and time to think about keeping our elderly loved ones protected from the negative effects of sun exposure. As we all know, elderly individuals spend a lot of time sitting; whether in wheelchairs or “taking breaks” on benches and in other public areas. While nobody can deny that fresh air and … Continue reading
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a parent who has Dementia
Posted in UncategorizedAs Spring blossoms and we start to notice the beautiful plants and flowers returning; Mother’s Day arrives along with what can be a bittersweet celebration or visit. When your mother has Alzheimer’s or Dementia, remembering the happy celebrations of the past while attempting to create a positive and memorable Mother’s Day event can be a … Continue reading
Lewy Body Dementia (commonly misdiagnosed and misunderstood)
Posted in UncategorizedLewy Body Dementia is a form of dementia that differs significantly from Alzheimer’s Disease in both symptoms and treatment. It is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s; affecting 1.4 million people per year. It is most commonly associated with Parkinson’s patients, although Parkinson’s disease does not have to be present to have … Continue reading
A town that battles lonliness
Posted in UncategorizedElders who are homebound face a daunting foe in their efforts to have quality of life. That foe is loneliness. When individuals with medical conditions or very limited mobility are living in their homes but don’t have companion care, they have a very real need for social interaction. This interaction needs to be more than … Continue reading
Spring crafts for Seniors and Kids to do together
Posted in UncategorizedWe all know that Easter brings families together to visit and participate in a celebration of Spring. After asking some of my friends who have both small children and elders at these visits what they wished to see more of was “wishing the kids would spend more time with the elderly family members.” After giving … Continue reading