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How to Navigate Personality Changes in Seniors
💡 What Families Should Know: Personality Changes in Seniors Personality changes in seniors are most often linked to an underlying medical condition, such as Alzheimer’s disease, a urinary tract infection or medication side effects, rather than the natural aging process. Recognizing these triggers is the first step toward getting the right care and support. Watching a parent or spouse change…
Most Common Causes of Falls in the Elderly
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that falls are the leading cause of…
Fun Activities for Parkinson’s Patients: Embracing Joy and Movement
💡 Fast Facts: Engaging With Parkinson’s A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease marks the beginning of…
What Will Insurance Cover for Skilled Nursing Services?
Navigating the need for increasing, varying and specialized forms of care for an aging loved…
Types of Dementia
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as seven percent of adults over the age…
Boredom and Depression: Are Seniors at Higher Risk?
Serious mood disorders, like depression, can impact every aspect of your life. It can affect…
How Does Thyroid Function Change with Age?
While it may not be as well-known or as frequently discussed as the lungs, the…
What is Memory Care?
There are many choices when it comes to living environments for seniors. These choices vary…
What are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
According to data gathered by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s accounts for up to 80 percent…
What Services Do Local Agencies Provide for Senior Citizens?
In your golden years, you can run into many life situations where additional help is…
How Do You Choose a Senior Living Community?
Thanks to advances in medical science, more information about healthy living and smarter lifestyle choices,…
What Does it Mean to Have Power of Attorney for a Parent?
For caregivers, seniors and family members, the aging process brings up new questions and ways…
How Does Temperature Affect Blood Pressure?
The American Heart Association (AHA) redefined blood pressure guidelines in 2017; this was the first…
