Table of Content1 Narrowed Field of Vision2 Reduced Information Processing3 Subsequent Behaviors4 Hallucinations5 Misinterpreted Information6 Misidentified Objects The neuron damage that causes dementia isn’t confined to the areas of the brain that enable cognitive function. The problem extends to many different areas, which often causes visual disturbances. When caregivers notice…
Table of Content1 Cardiac Symptoms in Men2 Cardiac Symptoms in Women3 Anatomical Differences Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. The American Heart Association reports one in three deaths among women each year are due to heart disease. Cardiac symptoms women experience are often different from those men…
Table of Content1 1. Stretching2 2. Walking3 3. Strength Training4 4. Swimming5 5. Yoga Even though Parkinson’s cannot be cured, there are ways seniors can try to handle and slow their symptoms. If your elderly loved one has Parkinson’s disease, implementing an exercise routine can delay the progression of certain…
Table of Content1 1. Get Creative with Spices2 2. Roast Vegetables Instead of Boiling Them3 3. Avoid Excessive Amounts of Processed Carbohydrates4 4. Find Plant-Based Proteins5 5. Focus on Lifestyle Changes Instead of Dieting Following a plant-based diet is associated with a wide variety of health benefits, including good heart…
Table of Content1 1. Seniors Have Decreased Nutritional Needs2 2. Decreased Appetite Is Normal3 3. Seniors Can’t Be Both Overweight & Malnourished Many family caregivers go to great lengths to ensure they’re doing the best for their senior loved ones. However, some family caregivers may be doing their loved ones…
Table of Content1 How Do You Identify Word Loss?2 Does Alzheimer’s Cause People to Forget Words?3 Are There Other Reasons a Person May Be Forgetting Words?4 When Should You Be Concerned? If you’re already worried about your aging loved one’s potential to develop Alzheimer’s disease, it may be concerning to…
Table of Content1 1. Identify the Source & Symptoms of Stress2 2. Exercise3 3. Meditate4 4. Try Cognitive Therapy5 5. Change the Environment Stress can be difficult to manage at any age. It can be caused by problems big and small, ranging from financial difficulties to unexpected lifestyle changes, and…
Table of Content1 Physical Exam2 Lab Work3 Neurological Tests4 Cognitive Exams More than 5.6 million seniors have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia marked by memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and problems with finishing tasks and caring for oneself….
Table of Content1 Build Lean Muscle Mass2 Eat Regularly3 Consume Protein throughout the Day4 Get a Good Night’s Rest With age, basal metabolic rate slows down, which makes it more difficult for seniors to lose and maintain a healthy weight. A study done by Johns Hopkins University found metabolism decreases…
Table of Content1 1. Doing Arts & Crafts2 2. Doing Puzzles3 3. Cooking4 4. Reading5 5. Dancing or Listening to Music Older stroke survivors face many challenges as they recover from the damage that resulted from a temporary disruption of blood flow to certain parts of the brain. While a…