GPS Technology Helping Seniors with Alzheimer’s New technology, such as a tracking device, can locate a senior loved one who might wander off. The i-tag-along GPS features live monitoring, can be programmed for boundaries and has an SOS call function. Companionship is another way to help keep safe those who suffer the effects of Alzheimer’s [...]
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GPS Technology Helping Seniors with Alzheimer’s
January 11th, 2012A Senior Is Committed to Keeping Memories in the Forefront
January 9th, 2012A Senior Is Committed to Keeping Memories in the Forefront This is something to remember: Mental and physical exercises, healthy choices and routine lists are ways to overcome forgetful tendencies. And additional companionship could help. Q. I’m an 80-year-old who still loves to socialize but find myself forgetting names and other details, like appointments, which [...]
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and What to Expect
January 6th, 2012Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and What to Expect First blanking on a grandchild’s name, then accusing a son or daughter of stealing personal belongings, to eventually not recognizing close family members—this is the heart-breaking long goodbye, also known as Alzheimer’s disease. One of the scariest parts of Alzheimer’s can be the unknown of how it [...]
January 2012 Forum – Medication Misuse Among Older Adults
January 4th, 2012January Forum – Medication Misuse Among Older Adults On January 30th from 2:00-3:30 pm Mary Coleson and Cynthia Castillo from the Area Agency on Aging will be in the office to discuss medication misuse. People age 65 years and older comprise only 13 percent of the population, yet account for more than one-third of total [...]
New Caregiver: What She Should Know Before Her First Day of Work
January 4th, 2012New Caregiver: What She Should Know Before Her First Day of Work Be sure to cover these essentials before your parent’s new caregiver starts on the job. You’ve finally found a great personal in-home caregiver or companion for your parent, and tomorrow is her first day. But wait: Have you forgotten to tell her anything? [...]
What is respite care?
January 2nd, 2012What is respite care? Respite care refers to short-term, temporary care provided to someone who needs assistance so that a family caregiver can take a break from the daily routine, challenges and stress of caring for an aging adult. Respite is often referred to as the gift of time. Respite services may involve overnight care [...]
How to Help Your Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
December 30th, 2011How to Help Your Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease It’s hard enough for you to witness and accept Mom or Dad’s strange behaviors brought on by Alzheimer’s disease, let alone help your children understand why the loving grandparents they once knew now act differently. But it’s important to talk to even the youngest members of the [...]
Laid Back Socially Active Adults Do Best In Senior Years
December 28th, 2011Laid Back Socially Active Adults Do Best In Senior Years A laid back personality can prevent stress from taking its toll on an older adult. Now there is evidence that relaxed personalities may have a lower risk of dementia, too. Make sure your senior is doing everything he or she can to stay active, even [...]
Trust Officers Can Help Manage Senior Care
December 26th, 2011Trust Officers Can Help Manage Senior Care Trust officers can play an important role in managing the care of older adults. Caregiving organizations such as your local Home Instead Senior Care office often work with these professionals to help ensure that older adults are getting the care they need. Q. My elderly aunt has a [...]
Study Reveals Home-Based Intervention Helps Senior Cancer Survivors
December 23rd, 2011Study Reveals Home-Based Intervention Helps Senior Cancer Survivors Q. My 80-year-old father is a long-time colon cancer survivor. Since he is now a widower, my sister feels like he cannot get along by himself. He wants to be at home and seems to be doing just fine. What do you suggest? Seniors usually are most [...]