How to support seniors as a caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic
Feature Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Give yourself a health checkup As a caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic, you have certain responsibilities, the first of which
COVID-19 Anxiety in Seniors and Alzheimer’s Patients: A Caretaker’s Guide
Feature Photo by LOGAN WEAVER on Unsplash There probably isn’t a person on this planet whose life hasn’t been severely impacted by the startling reality of COVID-19
Some important information about thyroid cancer
Thyroid trouble? As we age, the risk of our thyroid not working properly increases. I know, yet another thing. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, just above your collar bone and below your voice box. If you’re a man, it’s not your Adam’s apple, it’s just below it. The thyroid’s job is to produce hormones that regulate how the body uses and stores energy. It can be under- or overactive. It can develop lumps or nodules. Or it could become cancerous.
Caregiver Stress: It’s a Brand New Day
If you are caring for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s likely that you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and cranky. And you’re probably really hard on yourself for feeling that way. Welcome to the world of caregiving. You are not alone.
Dementia: Creating Happy Memories at the Hairdresser
My mother has been going to the same hairdresser, Claudette Deroche, for years. I decided to take her for a cut and talk to Claudette about weekly appointments. On our way, I became aware of several things — all with a common theme. My mother was happy about everything.
Alzheimer’s: How to Make Mealtimes Easier
My mother, who has Alzheimer’s, loves chocolate. She always has, as far back as I can remember. She would never buy herself just one chocolate bar, opting for the entire box instead. She went through phases. For a long time, it was Hershey Bars, which she liked to eat soft and nearly melted. When she switched to Peanut Butter Cups, she preferred them icy cold from the freezer.