Why Am I So Exhausted? Coping With Care Giver Stress Why am I so exhausted? How do I balance all my responsibilities? Why doesn't my ... [Read More]
Sundown Syndrome: Time of Day Affects Seniors With Alzheimer’s Disease Sundown syndrome -- also called sundowning -- is a behavior common in people with Alzheimer's disease. It describes the confusion, ... [Read More]
When Should a Senior Citizen Stop Driving? Driver safety is an important issue for seniors. Older drivers are more likely to get in multiple-vehicle accidents than younger ... [Read More]
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What are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia? Some people tend to ask, “what are the stages of Alzheimer’s?” or “where can you find options for this illness?” ... [Read More]
Preparing For and Preventing Wandering Behavior Those with Alzheimer's or Dementia are at greater risk for dangerous wandering behavior. Alzheimer’s disease causes millions of Americans to ... [Read More]
How To Safely Take and Monitor Medicine for Alzheimer's Disease There is no medication to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease, but a number of drugs and medicine are used to ... [Read More]
Caregiving Depends on Trust by Katharine Ross Letting go of autonomy and control isn't easy for anyone - including senior parents, spouses and loved ... [Read More]
What You Don’t Know About Stroke Could Hurt You! Every year, approximately 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. In fact, it’s the fifth leading cause of death ... [Read More]