Dementia is hard ... hard for the person who has it and even harder for their family. There was a doctor who specialized in the disease...

While we all had the opportunity during Memorial Day yesterday to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, today I started...

Many families make decisions “on the fly” during a crisis. Here's some pros and cons to help you make an informed decision on care.

People with Alzheimer's may repeat things ... a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This...

It’s now possible to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of home. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best virtual trips for you!

These emotionally-charged situations tend to bring out conflicts and old family issues. We found a helpful article from Family Caregiver...

If you could wish for just one thing, would it be happiness or a long life? Given what researchers tell us, one is likely to produce the...

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 people age 65 and older fall each year. And, falling once doubles the chances of falling again....

If you suspect that your older adult is having problems with memory, thinking or judgement, you may want them to take the SAGE test for...

Dementia can be a difficult subject to talk about. Especially when you are trying to explain the condition to a child. You might wonder...

Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or caregivers are mistreating them or stealing from them. In...

Funny moments can happen while you’re caring for an older adult. Of course, chronic illnesses and devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s...

Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing environments that are full of strange people,...

As a family caregiver, you desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you...

People often say, “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home” or “Dad told me he never wanted to live in one of those places.”...

Wondering how to tell when it's time to make a change? Today's blog may help!

It's gotten so hot recently! For seniors who have a higher sensitivity to heat, a little more caution needs to be exercised when it comes...