If you are like many family caregivers, one issue you may worry about is cognitive functioning. You may be concerned your senior is experiencing a decline in their cognitive functioning, or that they are no longer able to properly care for themselves. Being able to detect the earliest signs of cognitive function decline allow you to modify and adju... Read More »

Watching your aging parent go through hospital-induced delirium can be very intimidating. The sudden and sometimes extreme changes in mood, behavior, functioning, and mental status can be startling, and can leave you worrying about their current and future health and well-being. For many people, the symptoms of delirium can very closely mimic de... Read More »

When memory is severely impaired, as with dementia, there may not be much that your elderly family member or her doctor can do about it. In the case of normal memory issues as a result of aging, however, your senior may be able to slow the troubles that she's experiencing by following a few simple tips. Stay Active Mentally and Physically Men... Read More »

For anyone who is suffering with depression, motivation can be difficult to find. It can be especially difficult for your elderly adult. Getting a handle on what motivates her can even help her to keep her depression under better control. Set up a Routine Routines help your elderly family member so much when she's battling a lack of motivati... Read More »

For many, the close of a day and the descent of evening brings images of shared meals and quiet, relaxing moments. But for those that are facing some form of dementia, dusk brings shadows, increasing fatigue and a restlessness that causes angry outbursts, confusion and suspicion. In fact, it is such a common occurrence that it has a name: sundownin... Read More »