While we don’t yet know what the direct link that causes Alzheimer’s, researchers have gained a much better understanding of the disease in recent years. We now know many of the associated risks for Alzheimer’s. Even if the Alzheimer’s runs …
If you’re feeling overwhelmed of providing care to your loved one, home care, including PSW support in your own home, can help you relieve some stress while still providing the same, or better, level of care to your senior loved …
When there’s a senior in your life, you start to worry about their driving habits. Not only do our reflexes start to slow as we age, but cognitive decline and other health conditions can make driving a dangerous task for …
Are you worried about your safety in the bath? Or a senior loved one’s safety in the bath? While bathing is a daily necessity, it can also pose a danger to those who are older or have limited mobility. Here …
One of the ways an elderly companion can interact with seniors is through storytelling. The companion and senior can both tell stories to connect and bond, but it offers many other benefits. Seniors who have dementia can especially benefit from …
Day-to-day living gets more difficult with age. While we all know this, we often don’t realize how the daily actions we take for granted now can become more challenging. From daily chores to picking up the grandchildren, our daily lives …
You shouldn’t be surprised if your elder parent eats much smaller meals than they did in the past. Seniors need less energy than those in middle-age do. However, you should keep careful watch to ensure you parent has a varied …
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While people who have ageing parents may know what dementia is, there is much less awareness surrounding the cues you can use to help dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. In preparation for Brain Awareness Week in March, we thought we’d share …
Bullying has changed in the last decade, and those changes may be especially hard on children with autism. Children with autism are already more likely to be bullied than other children. With the advent of cyberbullying, they may bring their …
Do you know the signs? F.A.S.T. stands for: Face drooping, Arms heavy, Slurred speech, Time to call (is critical…act FAST!) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked. Brain …
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