Why Might a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease Be More Susceptible to Dehydration?
As a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, you likely think about how this disease affects your parent’s health every day. You consider how the cognitive functioning effect will impact your parent’s daily functioning, if they can make your parent more vulnerable to health problems, and if they can […]
It’s National Humor Month – 5 Great Comedies to Watch with Seniors
April is National Humor Month, a month that people of any age can celebrate together. In fact, when caregivers and older adults laugh together, they can both gain some important health benefits. Experts at the Mayo Clinic say that laughter can help alleviate stress, such as the kind of stress caregiver duties can cause, or […]
Four Ways to Help Your Senior Bathe Regularly
Bathing is just one of many personal care tasks that may suddenly start to become too difficult for your aging family member to handle on her own. If you’re not sure how to step in and help, though, you might feel at a loss as to whether you can even help her at all. Talk […]
FAQs About Traumatic Brain Injuries in Elderly Adults
Is your elderly loved one at risk for a traumatic brain injury? Chances are if they are 75 or older, they belong to the age group with the highest rates of traumatic brain injuries that result in hospitalization, long-term care, and even death. The leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the elderly is falls. […]
March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a disease that affects the nervous system. While most cases of MS are diagnosed people in their 20s and 30s, around 5 percent of all cases occur in individuals over the age of 50. Because the symptoms of MS mimic many other illnesses and conditions, multiple sclerosis often […]
What’s the Best Way to Manage Chronic Pain?
There are many causes of chronic pain, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, and many more. Chronic pain is pain that lasts for a long period of time, months or more. Up to 50 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Unfortunately, regardless of the cause, chronic pain is still largely a mystery […]
Family Caregiver Education and Support Group
2nd Tuesday of Each Month 4:00 – 5:00pm Gardens of Gainesville 3319 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30506 678-207-2345 Being a caregiver can be stressful at times. We’re here to help. Whether you’re caring for a parent, neighbor, or friend learn how to make time for yourself, receive the advice and encouragement you need. […]
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Chickenpox?
It is a common misconception that chickenpox is only a childhood disease. The reality is that people of all ages can and do develop chickenpox and it can be dangerous at any point in life. This infection can be particularly dangerous for elderly adults who have immune systems that are not as strong and effective […]
Are You Physically Healthy Enough to be a Family Caregiver?
Being a family caregiver for your aging parent can be a wonderful way to show them how much you love them and appreciate all that they have done for you and your life, to give back to them, and to ensure that they receive the care and support that they need to manage their challenges […]
How Should Your Senior Practice Yoga if She Has Chronic Health Issues?
Your elderly family member might think that chronic health problems will keep her from doing something as seemingly complex as yoga. But in reality, yoga can be incredibly helpful, especially if your senior keeps some key information in mind. Pay Attention to the Type of Yoga She’s Trying. If you or your elderly family member […]
