For many years, experts have been exploring the development of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, despite the fact that the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary from person to person. Now, however, a large, new collaborative study between the US, Sweden, Canada, and Korea is revealing some interesting data to help us more […]
Think about the various tools you utilize each day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For many seniors, there are basic adaptive devices available that could mean the difference between living at home and facing a move to assisted living. However nearly 50% of older adults […]
When you need to work together in caring for elderly parents, even the closest of siblings may find themselves in conflict. Stress levels and emotions are, of course, running high. Add to this your past history and family dynamics, which have a tendency to resurface during stressful times, and it is easy to understand how […]
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What comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
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When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
We’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
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What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/exasperated-woman-depressed.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/responsive-logo.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-04-27 09:32:082021-04-07 17:36:09How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
Even when confusion and memory loss escalate during the final stage of dementia, there’s a fascinating and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Previously coined “terminal lucidity,” it is more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It represents a sudden, short-term return of clarity to a nearly pre-dementia cognitive state. During this time period, the […]
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If there is a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the appreciation generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life is without question a tremendous challenge for those taking care of elderly parents. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]
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The cool dampness of rich soil. The warmth of the sunshine. The joyful trills of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage all of our senses, and provides a wealth of benefits to seniors. Regardless of ability level or any space restrictions, there’s always a way to help seniors experience the joys of planting indoors […]
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Dementia Tips: Understand the Newly Defined 4 Subgroups of Alzheimer’s
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFor many years, experts have been exploring the development of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, despite the fact that the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary from person to person. Now, however, a large, new collaborative study between the US, Sweden, Canada, and Korea is revealing some interesting data to help us more […]
Senior Safety Tips: The Assistive Devices Many Seniors Aren’t Utilizing
/in Aging Issues, Elder Care, Fall Prevention, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThink about the various tools you utilize each day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For many seniors, there are basic adaptive devices available that could mean the difference between living at home and facing a move to assisted living. However nearly 50% of older adults […]
Ease Family Conflict with an Elder Mediator when Caring for Elderly Parents
/in Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen you need to work together in caring for elderly parents, even the closest of siblings may find themselves in conflict. Stress levels and emotions are, of course, running high. Add to this your past history and family dynamics, which have a tendency to resurface during stressful times, and it is easy to understand how […]
First Signs of Parkinson’s You May Have Missed
/in Chronic Disease, Parkinson's Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
How Does Dementia Progress? What Families Should Expect
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
Medications That Increase Fall Risk for Seniors: Startling New Stats
/in Caregiving Tips, Fall Prevention, Medication, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWe’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]
When Cognitive Functioning Returns in the Final Stage of Dementia
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentEven when confusion and memory loss escalate during the final stage of dementia, there’s a fascinating and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Previously coined “terminal lucidity,” it is more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It represents a sudden, short-term return of clarity to a nearly pre-dementia cognitive state. During this time period, the […]
Taking Care of Elderly Parents After the Pandemic: The Shift We Can Expect
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf there is a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the appreciation generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life is without question a tremendous challenge for those taking care of elderly parents. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]
Tap Into the Many Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
/in Activities for Seniors, Elder Care, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe cool dampness of rich soil. The warmth of the sunshine. The joyful trills of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage all of our senses, and provides a wealth of benefits to seniors. Regardless of ability level or any space restrictions, there’s always a way to help seniors experience the joys of planting indoors […]