Respite care can be used to supplement care for seniors recovering from a hospital visit, or simply to give their caretaker some time for themselves. Whatever the reason, looking after a loved one can be a full-time job, and caregivers should never feel guilty for wanting a break. Read on to learn what the purpose and the benefits of respite
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Making the Most of Your Memory
Do you remember those Reader’s Digest articles, “It Pays to Increase Your Word Power”? Well, the word of the day when it comes to Brain Fitness is: neuroplasticity. It simply means that your brain can create, change and strengthen neural connections—and it can do that even as we age. But just like a regular muscle, if you don’t work it, it doesn’t
Is it Dementia?
For anyone over the age of 50, you know that the last time your misplaced your keys, or you forgot your sister’s birthday, you immediately thought ‘I have Alzheimer’s’. This knee jerk reaction is a default for our generation. For years we’ve seen the commercials on TV, witnessed the cognitive decline of our older relatives and friends, and secretly or
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 65 seconds someone in the US develops Alzheimer’s Disease. That means in the time it will take you to read this article, 8 people in will develop this disease. While there are 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, by 2050 that number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million if a cure is
Parkinson’s Disease – Do you know what to watch for?
According to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, the five most chronic diseases afflicting the elderly are adult onset diabetes, arthritis, kidney/bladder problems, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Though we are all familiar with many of the warning signs of the top four diseases, Parkinson’s, in many cases, remains a mystery. What are the symptoms and what warning signs should you
Prevent Elder Fraud by Getting Rid of Junk Mail
Elder Fraud is a 36 Billion Dollar Problem Thieving fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults. Almost 4 in 10 seniors are affected, losing over $36 billion each year to financial abuse.And this isn’t only happening to the very old or those with Alzheimer’s or dementia – younger, more educated seniors are actually losing more money. Did you know that the amount
How Online Thieves Can Steal Your Credit Card Information
BY JENNIFER STERN Do you avoid online shopping to avoid identity theft? Do you feel safer shopping at traditional brick-and-mortar stores than you do online? Even if you have never shopped online, used email or browse the Internet at a public computer, you may still be at risk for identity or credit card theft. Those chip-enabled credit cards in your wallet
Seniors Guide to Fighting Fraud
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office provides this guide to help alert you to the dangers of consumer fraud directed at older people. Awareness is the most effective way to attack this problem. This guide will inform you about the common scams aimed at seniors and the steps you can take to thwart the swindlers. Fast Facts on Fraud Telemarketing fraud
High Tech Tool Helps People and Families Coping With Dementia
High Tech Tool Helps People and Families Coping With Dementia The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging has launched a new program that allows early-stage dementia patients to participate in their own care planning, potentially easing the burden for both the person with dementia and their concerned family members. Known as SHARE, the program outlines a care plan for loved ones to follow as the condition
Debunking Common Assisted Living Misconceptions
Assisted living can be a feasible option for many families. It gives seniors the opportunity to live their lives as independently as possible in a safe and caring environment, which makes a positive impact on well being. But often families hesitate to explore assisted living as an option for their loved ones, based on assumptions about what assisted living means. In