The brain is a remarkable tool we can refine through continuous training and learning. Consider “exercising” your mind to protect against cognitive decline and aid with certain mental health symptoms.
How Common Are Medication Errors in Nursing Homes?
Millions of families trust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility and, in doing so, rely daily on the accuracy and attentive care of the nurses, nurses’ aides, living managers, and other members of the staff. A large majority of the residents at long-term care facilities take prescribed medication to…
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and How Family Caregivers Can Help
When you learn that your senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be feeling a lot of mixed emotions. You might feel sad, angry, and confused. You might also feel relieved that their condition has been discovered early enough and that you have time to find ways to help them. On the…
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It’s Time To Support The Industry That Supports Us Through Good & Bad
Thank you SEIU for sponsoring this post! Most caregivers have a similar experience as me. My moment was walking into my mom’s house and finding piles of pills all over the place. She had gotten her meds out but had forgotten them somewhere along the way. The next epiphany I had was, “I…
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The Ultimate Resource Guide – Understanding Dementia for Caregivers: Types, Signs, and Treatments
The idea of losing one’s memory—or watching a loved one or patient go through this for the first time—is likely frightening to most people. While most types of dementia—though not all—are incurable, there are ways to recognize the signs early, stave off or slow progression, and care for yourself and those with dementia as the…
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Helping A Loved One Transition Into A Long-Term Care Facility
Is it time for someone you love to move into a long-term care facility? If so, you’re not alone: More than six million American adults need long-term care, and that number is steadily increasing. Estimates suggest that as many as 15 million people will require long-term care in the next 30 years. This transition can…
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How a Caregiver Can Help Their Loved One Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Alzheimer’s
Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that only affects the elderly, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people who are still as young as their late 40s. If you’re a caregiver to someone that has Alzheimer’s and can’t work anymore you can help them file a claim for Social…
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November Is National Caregiver Month & The Importance Of Self-Care Is Something That Is Often The First Thing To Go
Taking Care of Yourself As an Alzheimer’s Caregiver According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease affects more than 5.5 million people in the USA alone. Although the disease generally affects adults older than 65, up to 5% of all individuals diagnosed are in their 40’s or 50’s. It can be difficult to obtain an accurate…
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Why Is Guilt Such A Huge Part Of Being An Alzheimer’s Caregiver
That guilt can make you crazy or deteriorate your health like a room full of cigarette smoke and a bottle of whiskey while eating the greasiest hamburger you can find.
Help Against Nursing Home Abuse: Things You Should Know
Seniors and their families put a great deal of trust in nursing homes. Many of them believe that the decision to spend old age in these facilities would allow the elderly to receive proper care and attention as they live through the final phases of their life. This very reason is why it’s so heartbreaking…
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