Caregiver Tips
Home Health Care Products
Assess basic needs and address social and recreational abilities to successfully age in place. Explore solutions for safety and convenience in the bathroom and kitchen.
Aging In Place
Creating Memory Boxes for Seniors: Tips and Ideas
Memory boxes are a valuable tool for seniors, helping them stay connected to their past. They come in different forms like baby memory boxes and wedding memory boxes, as well as those for loved ones who have passed away.
Tests
Clock Drawing Test Interpretation for Dementia Diagnosis
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.
Diabetes
Elderly Diabetes Management One Size Fits All Approach May Be Fatal
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.
Faith In Caregiving
A Prayer to Deal With the Daily Challenges of 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'.
Activities
Cooking Safety Tips for Family Members with Dementia
Keep your loved one with dementia safe in the kitchen with these practical and important tips. Learn how to prevent fires and accidents, and how to adapt cooking tasks to your family member's changing abilities.
Aging In Place
Dementia Care at Home: Ensuring Ambulation and Fall Safety
Dementia can impact an individual's ability to walk and move about safely. In this blog post, we discuss strategies for assisting with ambulation, fall prevention, and creating a safe environment for those with dementia in a home care setting.
Caregiving Issues
Narcissism: Aging Parent Care Givers Survival Guide
Caring for an aging narcissistic parent can be a challenging and difficult experience. Learn from a family caregiver's story and understand the impact of narcissistic tendencies on physical and mental health. Get tips on how to navigate this difficult situation.
Alzheimer's
Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Don't let the first signs of dementia go unnoticed. Learn about the classic early signs of Alzheimer's and the best methods for slowing or stopping the progression of the disease through diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Professional Services
Veterans Administration Benefits Threatened By New Proposal Act Now to Prevent This
he Veterans Administration has proposed new regulations that would penalize war time veterans for using asset protection plans and gifting assets for less than fair market value. This would hurt Korean and WWII veterans and exacerbate the claims process.
Vascular Dementia
Vascular Dementia Symptoms
Learn about the different types of vascular dementia, including multi-infarct dementia and Binswanger's disease, and their symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty with daily tasks, and psychomotor slowness.
Types of Dementia
Understanding the Early Stage of Dementia
Understanding dementia is the first step to make informed decisions. Many family caregivers do not realize the negative impact taking care of someone can have on their health and finances. Many become socially isolated while providing care.