How to get a good night’s sleep and why it is so important
Do you find that the older you get, the more trouble you have sleeping? You’re not alone. Insomnia is a fairly common problem at any
Medication Safety
Medications can cure and medications can kill. They can relieve pain and suffering and they can cause pain and suffering. It can happen at any age, but as we get older it’s especially important to take medications appropriately and safely, or the results can be devastating. Every year, more than 100,000 people are hospitalized because of adverse or unfavorable reactions to drugs.
Depression in the Elderly
As we grow older, lifestyle changes and personal losses can easily make us feel sad and depressed. Depression is not considered a normal part of aging, but University of Southern Maine professor Nancy Richeson, PhD, says for many reasons, depression in the elderly is common.
Forgetting things? Take this Alzheimer’s test to see if you need to worry
Several years ago, my mother was showing signs of forgetfulness and confusion. We would find bills that weren’t paid and also began to suspect she wasn’t eating properly. I took her to her primary care doctor who did a fairly straightforward memory test and diagnosed her with mild cognitive impairment.
What is an advance directive and why should you have one?
This is one of my favorite pictures my dad and me. We were both so young! It’s safe to say that I’m older now than
20 things to know if you love someone with dementia
Let’s face it. Sometimes it’s hard to love someone with dementia. My mother has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. After several years of providing more and more care for her at home, she moved into a lovely memory care facility.