Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients often present challenging behavior problems for their caregivers. The anger, sadness, paranoia, confusion and fear they’re experiencing can result in oppositional, aggressive and sometimes violent speech or actions. Understand and learn which strategies are most effective in dementia behavior management. Communication difficulties can be one of the most …
Caregiving is a noble vocation that is profitable with jobs readily available all around us. As sisters, we are natural caregivers, however some are more caring and passionate than others. Many of us are already doing this for free but unknown to us, there’s money to be made if we do it properly. This write …
Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These changes sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. NORMAL CHANGES OF THE AGING FEMALE SYSTEM Vaginal secretions diminish; the use of an artificial water-based lubricant, lubricated condoms helps decrease discomfort. The vagina becomes shorter and does not expand as well to accommodate …
Life for the Jack Meadows family changed forever in December 1989 when this husband and father suffered a stroke. The massive incident in his brain left him with no use of his right side. Months of rehabilitation restored strength and balance but could not return him independence in daily routines of self-care. He has a …
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Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly. We are listing out important information everyone, including YOU should know about dementia 1. Dementia itself is not a disease – it’s actually caused by lots of different diseases. The word ‘dementia’ is just an umbrella term for …
Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. So, if you aren’t having enough sleep, here are few reasons why you should start now, then …
A new report from an eight-member expert collaborative, Leaders of Aging Organizations (LAO), and the FrameWorks Institute proposes to reclaim the social narrative on what aging really means by building better perceptual connections between health care experts, advocates, and the thousands of Americans who turn 65 every day. “The ultimate goal of this project is …
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A group of Japanese Doctors confirmed that warm water is 100% effective in resolving some health problems, including: Headache, migraine, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, pain of joints, sudden increasing and decreasing of heartbeat, Epilepsy, increasing level of cholesterol, cough, bodily discomfort, golu pain, asthma, hooping cough, blockage of veins, diseases related to uterus …
HEART HEALTH YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM As you age, your heart rate becomes slightly slower and your heart might become bigger. Your blood vessels and your arteries also become stiffer, causing your heart to work harder to pump blood through them. This can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart related problems. HOW DO YOU PROMOTE …
Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) is common with aging. Medical conditions, such as diabetes, might contribute to incontinence—as can menopause, for women, and as enlarged prostate, for men. TO PROMOTE BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT HEALTH Go to the bathroom regularly. Consider urinating on a regular schedule, such as every hour. Slowly, extend the amount …
We all look forward to growing up; going to university, getting married, having children, seeing our children get married, getting to see our grandchildren etc. We have expectations about growing up but not about ‘growing old. ’ Life begins at 40 like we hear, but when does getting old begin? Someone in his 40’s and …
Alzheimer is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. 10 warning signs of Alzheimer Memory loss that disrupts daily life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s …
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