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Communication Tips for Alzheimer’s: When Mom Wants to Go Home
Last time we talked about how to make conversation easier when a loved one has aphasia. Today we’re going to talk about communication tips for Alzheimer’s. One of the most common – and most frustrating – situations that comes up when a loved one has Alzheimer’s is when, in the middle of an event, Mom…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for Aphasia: 9 Ways to Make Conversation Easier
One of the hardest things to deal with when a loved one suffers from aphasia is conversation. Suddenly, the person you found it so easy to talk to becomes someone you can barely communicate with at all. Today you’ll read about 9 communication tips for aphasia that can make conversation a lot easier. Before we…
Read MoreElder Care Attorneys: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire One
Last time we talked about what elder care attorneys do and whether you need one. Today we’re going to go into some tips on how to hire the best elder law attorney for you and your family. Of course, hiring an attorney – any attorney – is like choosing a doctor, or a nursing home,…
Read MoreElder Law Attorneys: Do We Need One?
Today we’re going to talk about what elder law attorneys do and why you might need one. What is elder law? If you’re a caregiver, then you don’t need to be told about the complicated financial, legal and medical issues that come up when you’re caring for an older adult. You know about it all,…
Read MoreCaregiver Guilt: 5 Common Myths You Should Never Believe
No caregiver should ever feel that their best is never good enough. If you’re a caregiver, you might be reading that and thinking, Oh, sure. Right. Tell that to (your relative here). And it’s totally normal to be thinking that, because caregiver guilt is real. It’s also unnecessary. And downright harmful. But caregivers do feel it, largely…
Read MoreAge-Related Hearing Loss: What (Not) To Do When Dad Can’t Hear You
We’ve talked a lot about symptoms and conditions that don’t have to be part of the aging process. But one condition that’s almost a given is age-related hearing loss. As a matter of fact, 33% of seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from it – and after the age of 75 that…
Read MoreRepeating Questions: 5 Ways to Respond to a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
When a loved one with Alzheimer’s begins repeating questions, it can be really hard to know how to respond. Do you remind them that they already heard the answer? Should you change the subject? If the answer to the question is a painful one, should you answer honestly or not? If you’re a caregiver, close…
Read MoreAdaptive Clothing for Seniors: Who Really Needs It?
These days, it seems that every other day there’s a new “inclusive” product someone’s trying to get you to buy. So when brands start on about fashion inclusivity for older adults, it can almost sound like Nabisco’s latest marketing ploy. But it isn’t. Adaptive clothing for seniors is the real deal. What does adaptive clothing…
Read MoreInpatient vs. Outpatient Rehabilitation for Seniors – How to Choose
Have you ever had an older loved one who was hospitalized for surgery, illness or an injury? If the answer is yes, then you’ve probably heard doctors talk about inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for seniors. But what’s the difference, and which one should you choose? Why rehab? Before we get to the different options for…
Read MoreHow to Recognize Arthritis in Seniors
When most people think about getting older, one of the first conditions that comes to their mind is arthritis. If you ask them, though, you’ll find that most people also don’t know too much about arthritis in seniors. As a matter of fact, a recent study shows that arthritis affects an even greater number of…
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