What you need to know about vascular dementia Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease....

Many caregivers are used to putting others before themselves and have a tough time saying no to additional requests for their time and...

CPR is brutal, especially for seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to have CPR if...

Private support groups for caregivers on Facebook are at your fingertips Caring for an older adult can be a difficult and isolating...

Baby dolls for Alzheimer’s patients are therapeutic A helpful, non-drug way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s disease...

For seniors, independence and safety are both important Preventing falls is an effective way to help seniors stay independent longer....

Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements...

Mobile apps are useful caregiver coping tools We aren’t born knowing how to handle the tough situations and emotions that come with...

Assisted living vs in home care is a tough choice When your parent or spouse needs assistance in their daily life, many families face a...

Seniors with dementia may easily get frustrated and stressed Sometimes it seems like seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get...

Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those “winter...

An elder law attorney helps seniors and families Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal rights to...

How to help when seniors lose their appetite Getting someone to eat when they have no appetite is a tough challenge. First, it’s...

Dementia exercise program improves cognitive symptoms A dementia exercise therapy program that can easily be done at home improves...

We all know how challenging and stressful caregiving can be. That’s why it’s helpful to have plenty of self-care options in mind. All...

Caregiving can be extra stressful when siblings aren’t supportive When caring for aging parents, the last thing you need is more stress...

Thousands of programs provide financial benefits for seniors Senior care is expensive. Fortunately, there are thousands of federal,...

An experienced social worker shares advice on when someone needs assisted living One of the toughest choices a caregiver has to make is...

Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue for people with Alzheimer’s disease or...

Manage caregiver resentment to reduce stress When put into a situation that we didn’t choose, it’s not uncommon to feel negative and...