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 »

May is National Mental Health Month, which means it is a good time to take a look at some of the mental health disorders that can befall a senior as they age. Many of these disorders can be treated or cured, so identification is key. Once you have identified what is ailing your senior loved one you care for, you can decide on the correct changes yo... Read More »

If your elderly parent has been diagnosed with diabetes, they are not alone. An astounding 25 percent of Americans over the age of 60 are suffering from this disease. The common complications from long-term unmanaged diabetes include neuropathy, or nerve pain, heart disease, eye diseases and stroke. Another potential development that is not as wide... Read More »