Aging In Place
Managing in-home care for seniors can be overwhelming, but with proper communication, compromise and systems in place, it can be done. Learn how to work effectively with in-home care workers, create a comfortable environment, and maintain your own well-being in this guide.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Keep seniors safe during winter storms with our emergency preparedness checklist. Learn about hypothermia prevention and how to respond to weather watches/warnings. Free home safety tips included.
Activities
Household tasks can serve as a valuable tool for tracking dementia progression, as changes in ability and engagement reflect cognitive decline. Learn how adapting chores into dementia-friendly activities can provide stimulation while assessing daily functioning.
Caregiver Support
A new study by Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that suicide rates among US military personnel almost doubled between 2001-2011. The report aims to understand suicide trends and improve prevention strategies for this growing concern among military units.
Home Modifications for Safety
Learn how to make your closet more accessible for those in a wheelchair, including tips on lower hanging rods, pull-down and swing-down rods, and high-tech clothing carousels. We also cover the importance of ample maneuvering clearance and pullout racks and shelves.
Aging In Place
Find out how senior citizens can reduce the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's by growing and nurturing bonsai trees. The challenging nature of bonsai cultivation helps to keep the brain active and provides a long-term project and new skills to learn.
Tests
Discover how the clock drawing test can help identify a wide range of dementia symptoms. Learn about the different aspects of the test and how it can be used as a baseline for further testing. Don't interpret your own test, find out why professional interpretation is important.
Behavior Modification
Learn about the latest FDA approved medications for Alzheimer's, as well as person-centered dementia care strategies to help improve the quality of life for those suffering from the disease. With an estimated 8 million people 65 and older projected to develop Alzheimer's by 2030.
Diabetes
A recent study published in JAMA reveals the potential dangers of tight glycemic control in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the risks of over treatment, the impact of hypoglycemia, and how to work with your doctor to make informed treatment decisions.
Alzheimer's
Learn about the latest information on Alzheimer's disease, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Faith In Caregiving
As a caregiver, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the daily challenges. Learn how to find balance and peace through God's love with tips from author Veronica Badowski in her book 'Treading Water with God: Lessons in Love While Care Giving'.
Professional Services
Palliative care is a specialized service that focuses on relieving symptoms and pain for aging adults with serious conditions or chronic illnesses. Learn about the team approach, individualized plan of care, and support provided for both the patient and their family.