The CDC estimates that as much as 5 percent of the elderly population suffer from a major depression. The number is higher for those with a chronic health condition or Alzheimer's. Is your parent depressed? Do you even know what to look for? Depression Lasts for Weeks One of the key indicators of depression is that the symptoms go on for week... Read More »

Caregiver fatigue. What do you really know about it? It's defined as being a form of exhaustion that affects one's emotional, mental, and physical state. It can present itself as anxiety, depression, fatigue, panic attacks, and sadness. It's hard to power through it. When you're a family caregiver, it's easy to burn out. That's what happens with... Read More »

Alzheimer's affects a startling number of families. It's very likely you know someone with the disease or who is caring for someone with it. You might be caring for an elderly parent or grandparent. When you're the person providing elderly care, you understand there are challenges no one could prepare you for. Here are a few that family caregive... Read More »

In the latter stages of Alzheimer's, dressing a parent can be challenging. Over time, the brain deteriorates and buttons, zippers, snaps, and ties seem impossible. Are you experiencing that? Here are some tips on the best clothing options for a senior with Alzheimer's. #1 – Undergarments For men, underwear is pretty easy. If it pulls up,... Read More »

You're looking into Alzheimer's care for your mom or dad. One thing you find is that memory care communities have senior citizens with Alzheimer's in the same room. You're worried that this is a bad idea. Your parent hates the thought of sharing an apartment with a stranger. There's no way it will work out. For many seniors, it actually goes ext... Read More »