You Can’t Argue with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
By Diane Atwood, who writes the Advantage Home Care Blog. My mother has Alzheimer’s. I try to learn as much as I can about the
How to respond when someone with dementia begs to go home
It was heartbreaking. The moment he saw his wife, John would begin pleading with her to take him home. He had dementia and was living
Special Diet Considerations for Seniors
If you suffer from any medical condition, please check with your physician before starting a new diet plan. Pending approval from your physician, below are
Yes, older adults can get mono, too
Not too long ago a friend of mine was diagnosed with mononucleosis (mono). When I hear that someone has mono, I think teenager. My friend may
How to recognize a swallowing problem in someone with dementia
My mother had a couple of choking episodes recently. I wasn’t alarmed because she’s had swallowing issues in the past. At least twice over the
An Important Link Between Bladder Infections and Dementia
As we age, our immune systems tend to get weaker, making us more vulnerable to infections of all kinds. One of the most common infections