Tag: medications
Senior Depression – What is it and What are the Signs
Senior depression is more common than you might realize, and it can also be more difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be incorrectly attributed to other illnesses, or medication… Continue reading Senior Depression – What is it and What are the Signs
The Correct Way to Care for a Senior Recovering from a Stroke
If your senior loved one has had a stroke, it’s essential that they get the right treatment and the proper care during their recovery. Strokes are a very serious and… Continue reading The Correct Way to Care for a Senior Recovering from a Stroke
How to support a loved one with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder whose symptoms often develop slowly over many years. If you are a family member of the nearly 60 000 Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease… Continue reading How to support a loved one with Parkinson’s
The do’s and don’ts of visiting someone with Alzheimer’s
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis affects the entire family. The majority of people who have Alzheimer’s eventually move into a specialized assisted living facility where… Continue reading The do’s and don’ts of visiting someone with Alzheimer’s
Understanding Dementia Behavior and How to Handle it
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia it affects the entire family. As you transition into the role of caregiver, you may find yourself struggling to understand the behaviors… Continue reading Understanding Dementia Behavior and How to Handle it
