As people age, it is normal for them or society in general to take on some assumptions about old people. There are many myths about aging or older folks that are simply not true. Here, we debunk these myths about aging that should never be assumed about older folks. Old People Think in Old Ways…
Most often than not, the majority of older adults find it difficult to come to terms with their incontinence problems. Many will try to ignore this new development in their lives and carry on with their day-to-day activities like usual. However, a head-in-the-sand approach will often backfire, drawing more attention to their condition. There are…
Are you in your golden years and worrying about your food allergies? If you are, you are not alone. After all, it is possible to develop food allergies in your later years and there are about 10% of mature adults suffer from common food allergies. Thankfully, there are several things you can do. Read on…
It can be challenging to identify the signs that your aging loved one needs help. Many seniors do not like to admit that they need help and some may even resist assistance altogether. However, there are some signs you can look for that may indicate that your loved one could use some extra support. If…
Dementia causes abnormal changes in the brain that impairs memory and cognitive abilities. It affects judgment, behaviors, and feelings and may cause the brain to misinterpret or distort sensual input. Hallucinations happen at the later stages and are more apparent in Parkinson’s dementia and Lewy Body. The distorted or misinterpreted inputs are what form hallucinations.…
If you are the caregiver who provides hands-on support for your aging parent, you might have witnessed their grumbling or pessimistic attitude when things are not going as planned. It can be stressful and discouraging as you start to question if you are doing something wrong when you are just trying to help. If such…
Individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of memory deficiencies do not typically need memory care in the early stages if they are able to live independently. As the symptoms progress and they experience further cognitive decline, you or your loved one could benefit from memory care. Research has shown that enlisting the help…
A dementia diagnosis can be frightening for the patient but aside from the patient themselves, this diagnosis can be difficult for you as a loved one. You might be wondering what it is that you have to do to make life easier for them, as well as for yourselves. However, before you can implement any…
As with any other physical changes that you might be experiencing while growing up, forgetfulness is also a part of aging. You may worry about forgetfulness being a sign of something more serious, such as a memory disorder, like Alzheimer’s or dementia. However, not all forgetfulness would necessarily mean this. This is because growing up…
You might notice that your aging parent needs more help when they start to struggle with daily routine, mobility or display a decline in cognitive and memory capacities. Caring for them is not easy and comes with many physical and emotional challenges, especially if your aging parent refuses help. When your loved one experiences a…