Touchscreen Tech Trends Are Helping Grandparents Connect!
Now, sleek and easy-to-use touchscreen devices streamline how older adults use technology to video chat and share photos, emails and more.
January 28, 2016Beth Lueders #Senior Care Technology #Caregiving #AgingSleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s Disease
As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are expected to rise with the upsurge in America’s baby boomers, the good news is that guarding your rest may just keep your memory sharp. And that’s something you can sleep on.
January 26, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Caregiving #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Health Living4 Tips to Pet-Proof Your Furniture
In noticing troublesome habits of their furry friends, older pet owners with limited eyesight, hearing and sense of smell face more of a challenge. Need we mention a pet’s hair, drool, vomit and potty stains? To spare the furniture and your pocketbook, try these practical pet-proofing tips.
January 19, 2016Beth Lueders #AgingWhat are the Stages of Dementia?
Most forms of dementia have no cure, but are reversible if caused by treatable factors including nutritional deficiency, an infection or brain bleed. Right at Home senior care providers can help patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
January 14, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/MedicalThe Secrets to Identifying Drug Misuse in Seniors
Drug misuse is often overlooked. One reason for this is that signs of drug misuse may be attributed to other age-related health problems, such as depression or dementia.
January 12, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health/Medical #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & SupportResolutions for Healthier Aging; Health Benefits Can Be Gained Even From Light Exercise
These and other stories are in the January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
January 07, 2016Rita Ude #Aging #Health Living #Health/Medical #Support for Adult Caregiving3 New Year’s Resolutions I Will NOT Make for 2016
I will find the strength, faith and courage to go on, and that even in our darkest hours, it is possible to experience love, forgiveness and joy.
January 05, 2016Elaine Sanchez #Health LivingHow the Montessori Method Can Help Dementia Patients
Similar to strengthening cognitive ability in children, Montessori techniques for seniors living with dementia involve direct engagement of one’s senses of hearing, seeing, touching, smelling and tasting.
December 29, 2015Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Health LivingChristmas – Not Always a Holiday for Mom!
Thank you for all the pressure, work and sacrifice of Christmases moms take on to make the holidays magical!
December 22, 2015Elaine Sanchez #Caregiver HelpWhat Are Driver Rehab Specialists and How Do They Help Seniors?
Because of his fused spine, 83-year-old Jim is unable to rotate his neck fully. His family frets about him driving. Another family worries, too. Is Marilyn's arthritic knee slowing her from reaching the brake pedal?
December 17, 2015Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare