Dementia Caregiving During Coronavirus Caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia has become even more challenging in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition to helping with bathing, dressing, eating, and other daily living activities, caregivers must find ways to reduce an older adult’s exposure … Continue reading “Dementia Caregiving During Coronavirus”
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Dementia Care: Caregivers Living Well with Dementia Patients
Dementia Care: Caregivers Living Well with Dementia Patients A diagnosis of dementia can bring fear and discouragement to a family, especially to the one receiving the diagnosis and the one designated as the caregiver. Although days of uncertainty lie ahead, it is possible for people with dementia to live well and continue to do their … Continue reading “Dementia Care: Caregivers Living Well with Dementia Patients”
Health: Pairing These Foods Together Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Health: Pairing These Foods Together Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia Many studies have found that poor diets consisting of sodium, refined sugar, and fat can lead to serious health conditions and impact brain health. Now, a new study shows that consistently eating a combination of highly processed meats and starchy foods may increase the … Continue reading “Health: Pairing These Foods Together Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia”
Pandemic Puts the Spotlight on Elderly Care
Pandemic Puts the Spotlight on Elderly Care If there’s one thing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) did was push the issue of caring for the elderly front and center in the United States. When the virus hit, elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities nationwide could no longer receive visits from family and … Continue reading “Pandemic Puts the Spotlight on Elderly Care”
Older Adults and the Impact of COVID-19
Older Adults and the Impact of COVID-19 Since COVID-19 began rampaging across the globe in late 2019, it’s become all too clear that seniors are far more likely to experience dire outcomes should they be exposed to the pandemic virus. But the increased risk of serious complications and death are not the only factors making … Continue reading “Older Adults and the Impact of COVID-19”
Helping the Elderly
Helping the Elderly Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, older adults have been advised to stay home to reduce their risk of exposure to the potentially fatal virus. The stay-at-home orders issued by governments to slow the spread of COVID-19 inadvertently left some seniors feeling isolated. Fortunately, community organizations and volunteers nationwide are stepping … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly”
Caregiving During Coronavirus Part II
Caregiving During Coronavirus Part II After over two months of sheltering in place, older adults may be experiencing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fatigue. But, caregivers can help seniors maintain their diligence a little while longer since the coronavirus continues to be a global threat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 8 … Continue reading “Caregiving During Coronavirus Part II”
Alzheimer’s Care: Alzheimer’s Foundation Launches COVID-19 Support Group
Alzheimer’s Care: Alzheimer’s Foundation Launches COVID-19 Support Group The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has devastated lives throughout the world and the pandemic continues to take a toll on families, especially those who care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The stay-at-home restrictions, designed to reduce older adults’ exposure to the coronavirus, inadvertently placed additional … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Care: Alzheimer’s Foundation Launches COVID-19 Support Group”
Seniors With Covid-19 Show Unusual Symptoms
Seniors With Covid-19 Show Unusual Symptoms Fever, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath were initially among the prominent symptoms that identified the coronavirus virus 2019 disease (COVID-19). Now, doctors have discovered that older adults are displaying symptoms that are not typical of COVID-19. When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States, public health officials … Continue reading “Seniors With Covid-19 Show Unusual Symptoms”
Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Won’t Get Stimulus Check
Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Won’t Get Stimulus Check Now that the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the nation’s economy, millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of stimulus checks desperately needed to offset wages lost to the nationwide shutdown. Unfortunately, it turns out that many older adults who must rely on family members for care and … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Won’t Get Stimulus Check”