Does waiting in line at the grocery store make you want to pull your hair out? Do you get antsy when the doctor is running behind for your appointment? Some people just appear to project a natural sense of patience, no matter what the circumstances. Wouldn’t you like to know their secret, particularly when it […]
While everyone else is focusing on getting more exercise, dropping a few pounds, or sticking to an insufferable diet, as a caregiver caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, just getting through each day will be challenging enough for you. The notion of striving to improve upon any part of your life in this unsettling time can […]
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to spend time with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here, you will have some quality time to catch up. Of course, you’ll want to make the most of this time with each other, but it’s also the perfect time to assess how she is really […]
Pinning down a cure for Alzheimer’s has become just as complex as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now, researchers may be drawing one step closer to untangling the puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease, through another train of thought. New findings are leaning towards the hypothesis of an […]
Brace yourself! The holidays are here. Many people may love the frantic pace of parties and celebrations, but there are others who balk at the thought of stepping out of their comfort zone and into more intensive social obligations. It could be due to one of two fundamental distinctions: extroversion vs. introversion. And it’s worthwhile […]
Everyone remembers the stress of social distancing at the height of the pandemic. One of the most fundamental components of being a human – physical touch – was put aside in order to protect us all from harm. We learned quickly though, how much harm a lack of physical contact can cause. It is particularly […]
Food is a universal language, and it connects us all! Think about how many cherished memories have been made through the years that incorporated food at the center of them all: birthday parties, wedding celebrations, holiday meals. Even average days involve routines that become ingrained in us around food, from that first aromatic cup of […]
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As fall approaches, so does cold and flu season, and our immune systems are sure to be put to the test. Fortunately, our natural immunity is incredible in its capability to detect and destroy invading infections. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a cancer treatment that could do the same? Well, the researchers at […]
Everyone goes through good days and bad days, and everyone is entitled to negative thinking or irritability every now and then. If you are caring for an older adult who appears to have fallen into a routine of continual negativity and complaining, there could be a reason for it. It’s worthwhile to explore whether or […]
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Do you recall learning the order of colors of the rainbow as a child? A lot of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this feat – one of many mnemonics we learn that, interestingly, often stay with us for a lifetime. As we age, it’s expected to experience some level of memory […]
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Tips for Increasing Caregiving Patience: It Takes Practice!
/in Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDoes waiting in line at the grocery store make you want to pull your hair out? Do you get antsy when the doctor is running behind for your appointment? Some people just appear to project a natural sense of patience, no matter what the circumstances. Wouldn’t you like to know their secret, particularly when it […]
New Year’s Resolutions While Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhile everyone else is focusing on getting more exercise, dropping a few pounds, or sticking to an insufferable diet, as a caregiver caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, just getting through each day will be challenging enough for you. The notion of striving to improve upon any part of your life in this unsettling time can […]
Important Questions When Visiting Parents Over The Holidays
/in Family Caregivers, Senior Care, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt’s been a while since you’ve been able to spend time with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here, you will have some quality time to catch up. Of course, you’ll want to make the most of this time with each other, but it’s also the perfect time to assess how she is really […]
Alzheimer’s Care Update – Is Alzheimer’s Disease an Autoimmune Disorder?
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Medical Research /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentPinning down a cure for Alzheimer’s has become just as complex as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now, researchers may be drawing one step closer to untangling the puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease, through another train of thought. New findings are leaning towards the hypothesis of an […]
Increasing Social Engagement for Introverted Seniors
/in Activities for Seniors, Senior Care, Senior Mental Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentBrace yourself! The holidays are here. Many people may love the frantic pace of parties and celebrations, but there are others who balk at the thought of stepping out of their comfort zone and into more intensive social obligations. It could be due to one of two fundamental distinctions: extroversion vs. introversion. And it’s worthwhile […]
How a Hug Can Improve Senior Health
/in Blog, Elder Care, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentEveryone remembers the stress of social distancing at the height of the pandemic. One of the most fundamental components of being a human – physical touch – was put aside in order to protect us all from harm. We learned quickly though, how much harm a lack of physical contact can cause. It is particularly […]
Bridging the Gap in Dementia Care: Using Food to Engage and Connect
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Blog, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFood is a universal language, and it connects us all! Think about how many cherished memories have been made through the years that incorporated food at the center of them all: birthday parties, wedding celebrations, holiday meals. Even average days involve routines that become ingrained in us around food, from that first aromatic cup of […]
The New Cancer Treatment Advancement That’s Eliminating Tumors
/in Uncategorized /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAs fall approaches, so does cold and flu season, and our immune systems are sure to be put to the test. Fortunately, our natural immunity is incredible in its capability to detect and destroy invading infections. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a cancer treatment that could do the same? Well, the researchers at […]
Health Concerns That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes in a Senior
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Health Concerns, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns, Senior Mood Changes, Senior Safety /by rhc-admEveryone goes through good days and bad days, and everyone is entitled to negative thinking or irritability every now and then. If you are caring for an older adult who appears to have fallen into a routine of continual negativity and complaining, there could be a reason for it. It’s worthwhile to explore whether or […]
Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Try Today to Improve Memory
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Tips, Senior Care, Senior Health /by rhc-admDo you recall learning the order of colors of the rainbow as a child? A lot of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this feat – one of many mnemonics we learn that, interestingly, often stay with us for a lifetime. As we age, it’s expected to experience some level of memory […]