In the Alzheimer’s patient, as the disease runs its course it destroys a great deal of the billions of nerve cells in the brain. Nerve cells communicate bits of information back and forth via some special chemicals that are produced in the brain. The disease also disrupts the production of these neurotransmitters. The Marvelous Brain and Alzheimer's Behavioral Changes The brain in the normal person can think, ponder, calculate, reason, and remember [...]

Protecting Aging Skin from Winter Weather Aging takes its toll on our skin. It becomes thinner than it used to be and develops dryness and fragility. Seniors can be prone to skin ailments such as shingles and senile purpura – this makes the skin bruise easily. Shingles is a result of the chicken pox virus and is excruciatingly itchy as well as painful. Common Skin Ailments in Seniors Because of its dryness, [...]

Being a caregiver isn’t easy, but with the use of some helpful gadgets you can make your life as a care provider for an aging loved one a bit simpler. Some of these caregiver splurges are purely for convenience and comfort, while others can actually make it easier for you to provide safe, effective care for your loved one. Some of these helpful tools include: Single Cup Coffee Maker: coffee is the lifeblood [...]

Spring brings to mind many things, but one of the main things that people think about when the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming is weddings. June is still one of the most popular months to get married, and if a special person in your life is planning on being a traditional June bride or groom, now is the time that the entire families getting excited about preparations for the big [...]

Getting enough physical exercise is essential to the ongoing health and wellbeing of aging adults. Physical exercise is not only important to maintaining a healthy weight and encouraging flexibility, range of motion and mobility, but it is also vital to the support of psychological and emotional health. Studies indicate seniors who enjoy regular physical activity as part of their eldercare are healthier, happier and more social than those who do not. As an [...]

Animals are incredibly comforting influences. Studies have indicated that just the act of petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure, ease tension and release hormones that provide a sense of tranquility, happiness and peace. Pet owners are known to live longer and healthier lives than those without animals, and many people have translated the astonishing benefits of animals into elderly care therapy dogs. While they are not technically pets, therapy [...]

Activities will keep a senior busy and productive. There are many that you can choose to do with your senior that the senior will enjoy doing, and will be good for them mentally and physically. How do you know what type of senior care activities to choose for your senior? Choosing senior care activities: Going for walk can be done with senior care provider and is excellent for any senior. A senior care [...]

Home care services can offer your aging loved incredible benefits that go beyond just making sure that their mobility issues and cognitive challenges are properly attended to on a regular basis. A home care provider can also play a critical role in helping your aging loved one maintain a balanced, healthy diet that will support his ongoing physical and mental health. If you are considering hiring home care services for your aging loved [...]