Physical activity, especially after you clear it with her doctor, is a great way to help your senior with dementia to have much better quality of life. These tips can help you both get the most out of exercise for her. Aim for Activity During the "Better" Part of her Day Your elderly family member is likely to have a specific portion of her d... Read More »

Once a doctor diagnoses someone with Alzheimer's disease, there may be quite a bit of chaos. If the entire family can start working together to find solutions, life can feel a little less overwhelming. Sort out Who Will Be the Primary Caregiver It's helpful at this point to determine who the primary family caregiver will be, if there is someo... Read More »

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 »