The first step in arranging care at home is to compare options, speak with providers, and choose a home care agency. A strong agency will know what to look for…
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Quality sleep is important for both physical and mental health at every stage of life. In older adults, proper rest supports the immune system, heart function, and thinking skills. Ongoing…
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What happens when someone living with dementia cannot recognize the changes others clearly notice? Anosognosia is a neurological condition where a person loses awareness of their own cognitive difficulties, and…
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Worried about memory Changes with age? Concern about memory as we grow older is very common. Nearly everyone thinks about it sooner or later. The good news is that growing…
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Summer offers time outdoors and moments with family, but for older adults, high temperatures can create serious health concerns. Adults aged 65 and over are at greater risk of heat…
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Older adults often suffer most from loneliness. About 1 in 4 seniors live by themselves, and 43% say they feel lonely. Being lonely is not just about being alone. It…
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Sorting out the different kinds and stages of cognitive conditions can feel overwhelming, especially since words like dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used as if they mean the same thing.…
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Living far from your aging parents can make it hard to see when they need support, and arranging help from another city brings added stress. Around 11% of family caregivers…
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Several days each week, Daniel Harper drives nearly an hour to spend time with his parents, who are in their late 70s. Over time, he realized those visits had become…
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