Sundowning is a phenomenon that many seniors with Alzheimer's experience, where their confusion and agitation tend to increase during the late afternoon and evening hours. While dealing with sundowning can be challenging, its potential effects on a caregiver's evening routine are often overlooked. As a caregiver, it's important to understand how sundowning may interrupt bedtime routines for young children, make the transition to or from work more chaotic, and limit your personal time in the evening. This post will help you implement a few strategies for managing the impact of sundowning on your daily life.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people, including seniors, during the colder months. With symptoms like depression, fatigue, and changes in appetite, SAD can take a toll on daily life. Thankfully, most people experience relief from their symptoms as spring ushers in warmer weather and longer days. However, it can be concerning if you have a senior loved one with SAD whose symptoms don't seem to be improving with the arrival of spring.
Technology often helps our everyday lives. For seniors, it is important to learn some basic computer skills to maintain independence. These are the computer skills required throughout old age.
Memory loss can be an unfortunate side effect as we age. Learn more about the leading causes of memory loss as we age and how we can slow it down.
Millions of elderly adults across the United States are living healthier and more fulfilling lives thanks to regular exercise. Developing and sticking to a fitness routine helps seniors retain better balance and strength, increases mobility and coordination, and improves cognitive function.
Reading eyeglasses are a must-have investment for many seniors. Not only do they provide improved vision, but they also allow the senior to read. This guide will help you find reading glasses for your loved ones.
Trying to navigate Medicare can be confusing at first. This guide is here to help anyone with preexisting conditions who wants to avail of Medicare's plans.
Medicare covers caregiving services, but there are some services that are not covered. Here are some frequently asked questions for anyone curious about the types of caregiving covered under Medicare.
The holidays are a wonderful time, but the season can be a bit overwhelming for seniors with dementia. Here are a few disorienting holiday traditions and how they can be modified.
Holiday seasons could stir up mixed emotions for family members of a loved one living with Alzheimer's. Below are tips that could guide you in helping your senior parents, especially if this is their first holiday season with Alzheimer's.
Soup is a go-to dish during cold weather, especially for caregivers and seniors. Here are some delicious winter soups that you can try for seniors with diabetes.
Your parents have probably hosted a lot of holiday dinners over the years. But as they get older, other people will have to handle the hosting duties. Here are some tips on how to enjoy the holidays when someone else is hosting holiday dinners.
Even when temperatures drop, seniors can maintain a habit of daily walking outdoors, especially in the morning or evening. Use the following tips to keep your senior loved ones healthy and warm and don’t let earlier sunsets or inclement weather interfere with having a safe and enjoyable walk.
Halloween is a great time for senior adults to celebrate. There are more ways to celebrate besides just giving out candy to trick-or-treaters.
A change in season can bring some changes to people. For seniors, seasonal depression can possibly worsen or complicate Alzheimer's.
Falls and balance issues can become big problems for seniors. Doing these following exercises will help with balance and fall prevention.
Traveling during holidays or long weekends is important for many people including seniors. There are challenges in preparing for travel but these can be dealt with properly with these tips.
As people get older, it becomes harder to meet new people. Seniors can feel the effects of loneliness in this situation. Here are the do's and don'ts of bringing up the health concerns of loneliness for seniors.
Everybody, including young children and seniors, needs to have updated immunizations and vaccines. Here are some immunizations and vaccines that are important for senior adults.
People have been practicing meditation since 5000 BCE, possibly earlier, and not without good reason. It's beneficial to both mental and physical health. As a person grows older, they sometimes experience more physical health complications. Even if your loved one seems to be in near-perfect health, meditation and breathing exercises can still be helpful.
Finding the right caregiver for a loved one can be frustrating. It's hard to know just how someone will treat your loved one and whether they're a good fit. Even if a great caregiver is hired, if they haven't been properly trained to assist with a health condition, then they're likely not a good fit. To find the right caregiver, you need to know what your loved one needs.
Making friends is a great experience no matter what your age. Being able to find people who share similar hobbies and/or experiences can help a person feel more connected to your community and the amazing people within it. The season of summer is one of the best times to find local friend groups and meetups to attend, but how do you do it?
Playing some games and doing some shared activities can help stimulate your loved one's mind. Here are some suggestions for anyone who has a loved one with dementia.
As a caregiver for a senior with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, your daily life may be difficult. You may, however, improve your Peachtree City home life by making a few simple changes. Once you include dementia-friendly design features in your house, your loved ones will have more freedom to use their abilities, improve memory, and lower the chance of falling. As a result, a well-designed home will undoubtedly benefit your older adults with dementia. Take a look at these 6 tips for making your Newnan or Atlanta home dementia-friendly.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Helpers®, one of the nation's premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced its location in Peachtree City has been named a 2021 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal's annual readers' poll. Weighing in on the best of everything throughout the state, Georgia Business Journal readers and editors honored Senior Helpers' team in Peachtree City among thousands of businesses and organizations in more than 25 broad business and community sectors. The franchise has been in operation since 2006 and is operated by Amber Hamani and Anum Virani. Senior Helpers of Peachtree City serves senior citizens and anyone over the age of 18 and their families needing help with daily activities of living throughout the region including, Fayette, Coweta, South Fulton, Douglas and surrounding counties in South Metro Atlanta. Based on the work of its professionally trained caregivers, local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home, despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.