When visiting with Mom, you observe the TV is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or even to speak up because …Read More
Tough Questions: Can Hearing Loss Cause Dementia?
March 24, 2023
Category: Cognitive Function
8 Signs That May Mean Dementia in a Loved One
February 24, 2023
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you’ve started to detect some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She is more forgetful than before. …Read More
How to Spot Cognitive Issues in Seniors When Home For the Holidays
December 16, 2022
Going home for the holidays is a great chance to reflect back on holidays past and make some new memories. But it’s also an occasion …Read More
How Home Care Can Help Loved Ones Recover From a Stroke
October 21, 2022
Having a stroke is a distressing and shocking experience. The outcomes can vary from minor to life-altering, but one thing is obvious: follow-up care is …Read More
Taking Care of a Senior with Cognitive Decline: How Home Care Can Help
June 3, 2022
If you are providing care for an older relative, you’re well aware of the wide range of feelings involved. On one hand, it’s a huge …Read More
Delirium Facts for Seniors and Family Caregivers
February 28, 2022
Along with its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated condition to diagnose and treat. Seniors are particularly at risk of delirium, so our …Read More
Why Hospitalization Is a Leading Cause of Delirium in the Elderly
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment will …Read More
Early Stage Dementia Diagnosis: Caring for a Loved One: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has received an early stage dementia diagnosis is life-changing. Thinking through the countless different facets and factors …Read More
Increase Cognition with These Tips for Seniors
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These along with other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and can derive …Read More