Recovering from a stroke requires some work on the part of the stroke victim. Usually, the doctor will recommend that they attend stroke rehabilitation. What the rehab entails can vary depending on the severity of the stroke and which systems have been affected. However, having some idea what to expect can help family caregivers to prepare for the ... Read More »

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 »

Your senior's brain is the boss of her whole body's operational systems. If her brain isn't working well, lots of other systems are likely not working well, either. Smoking, Alcohol, and Other Vices Too much of anything is usually bad, but that is especially true when it comes to vices. Your elderly family member likely already knows all the ... Read More »

The Netherlands developed an innovative dementia community. If you think about what you've grown up knowing and enjoying, it's a world where you visit friends, go to a sports event or flea market, shop at stores, sit in the park, or eat at a restaurant. You come and go as you please. In Hogeweyk, that's what people with dementia experience. Most... Read More »

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 »