Older adults with dementia sometimes suffer from hallucinations. When a senior hallucinate, they sense something that isn’t there. Hallucinations can involve any sense – seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, or smelling. They occur because of damage…
Read MoreOne of the situations that many aging adults fear is that they’ll develop dementia and that some of the memory issues they’re experiencing are actually a precursor to dementia or to Alzheimer’s disease. If she’s…
Read MoreChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a complex ailment. It changes your senior’s life in ways that she may not fully understand yet. As her caregiver, it’s going to be up to you to…
Read MoreMany senior citizens have a fall at least once a year. This happens more often when their home is cluttered when they are recovering from a surgery or injury, and during the winter months. If…
Read MoreAny time a family member with dementia says “I want to go home,” it’s frustrating. Nothing you do seems to appease that need to go home. Your dad could be at home and still say…
Read MoreIf your older family member has been recently diagnosed with cancer, they may have a lot of worries. Many of those worries probably center around a feeling of uncertainty. They might feel like their life…
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