To be someone’s primary caregiver is to have an endless to-do list. This is true when caring for youngsters and our aging loved ones alike, and for each, there is a different method of respite care. When you think of a babysitter or a daycare, you might not imagine that the same thing is possible…
Maintaining a positive environment for seniors as they go through the trials of Alzheimer’s is no simple task. Especially in the later stages, it takes a specific care plan and a team of dedicated individuals. There are so many things to be mindful of as a loved one begins losing their sense of time, space,…
One of the beautiful, if tragic, things about watching a loved one grow older is knowing that you’re far from the only one going through it. Though the precursors and symptoms may vary from person to person, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be exhausting, painful, and stressful. This is the truth regardless of culture, race,…
For those who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it’s important to practice jogging memory skills whenever they can. Although there is no way to fully heal the condition, there are things we can do to soften the blows and ease some of the effects it has on the mind. With these memory care practices,…
We go through many different stages in the process of aging, and everyone has different needs that are unique to their bodies. Luckily, society accommodates for those changes with a variety of different options for our older communities. For as long as we are able to take care of ourselves without too much help, our…
Bonding with animals can help to reduce stress, and it can even ease bouts of depression. There are a lot of benefits to having animals around for anyone, and those benefits are only magnified as we age. Companionship is extremely important as we go through the trials of getting older. When we’re looking for the…
The human brain needs a lot of different nutrients to function properly. Your brain requires zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin E, and a laundry list more. Essentially, every nutrient that your body takes in gives your brain a boost in one way or another. As we get older, the body cannot absorb these nutrients as…
When we realize our loved one has dementia, it can often be the onset of a very confusing time. Luckily, there are some resources available that can, at the very least, mildly prepare you for some of the more difficult moments. When we explore the subject of dementia care, we must understand that the condition…
The wellness of our senior communities is important, and today, we have more tools than ever to create great routines. When we take a holistic approach to staying healthy, it means we take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration when we think about what is working and what is not. This includes making positive changes…
It is a normal part of life for our living environments to change. When we’re young, we may be able to handle the culture shock associated with living in a different country, even if it is difficult. We have the capacity to learn at least a little of the language, and though it may take…