Summer can be a beautiful season. The flowers are in full bloom, the sky is at its bluest, and the sun’s rays highlight the beauty of nature. However, when temperatures reach extreme highs, summer can quickly become a real safety concern for older adults living at...
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but they aren’t an inevitable part of aging. While staying active, maintaining strength, and making thoughtful lifestyle choices all play an important role in reducing fall risk, the home environment...
Caring for an aging loved one often starts with love and good intentions. Many family caregivers step in gradually, helping with errands, managing appointments, providing a meal here or there, and checking in more frequently. Over time, those small responsibilities...
Watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. It can be heartbreaking to watch a loved one struggle to remember familiar faces, important moments, or the little details that make life wonderful. As their dementia progresses, families often face a...
June marks the start of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to not only raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia but also to honor the millions of families and individuals affected by these conditions. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease...
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million older adults live with Alzheimer’s dementia in the United States. Deaths caused by Alzheimer’s and dementia have increased by sixteen percent...
