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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 16, 2024

Table of Content1 Reverse Mortgage2 Long-Term Care Insurance3 Collective Sibling Agreement4 Selling Life Insurance In-home care supports the independence of aging adults and provides peace of mind to their families and loved ones. While an overwhelming majority of older adults would prefer to age in their own homes, many never consider it an option because …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 12, 2024

Table of Content1 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)2 Korsakoff Syndrome3 Medication Interactions4 Reversible Cognitive Dementia5 Infections6 Lack of Sleep The most common cause of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer’s disease, which isn’t treatable and cannot be reversed. However, certain other conditions elicit symptoms of dementia that can resolve after the root cause has been treated. If …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 11, 2024

Table of Content1 Sleep Problems2 Memory Impairment3 Aches & Pains4 Alcohol & Substance Use Receiving sound advice and treatment from a primary care physician can boost mental, physical, and emotional health and stave off various age-related conditions. However, many seniors fail to ask their doctors the right questions, and they may leave out essential information …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 10, 2024

Table of Content1 1. High Cholesterol2 2. High Blood Pressure3 3. Carotid Artery Disease4 4. Diabetes5 5. Stress Mini-strokes, or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), involve a temporary loss of blood flow to the brain that generates symptoms lasting less than 24 hours. During these strokes, seniors may experience headaches like they’ve never had before, or …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 9, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Start Low & Go Slow with Medications2 2. Explore the Benefits of Massage3 3. Encourage Continued Physical Activity4 4. Try Using Heat or Ice to Relieve Inflammation5 5. Use Distraction Techniques Many seniors live with chronic pain due to health issues such as arthritis. While it can be difficult to watch …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 8, 2024

Table of Content1 1. It Can Happen Suddenly2 2. It Might Be Caused by Physical Discomfort3 3. Environmental Factors May Play a Role4 4. Some Causes Are Treatable5 5. It’s Important to Remain Calm6 6. You Shouldn’t Take Things Personally As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, a senior’s actions change. The family caregiver role also needs to …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 5, 2024

Table of Content1 Relieve Stress2 Establish a Healthy Diet3 Promote Physical Activity4 Create a Smoking Cessation Plan5 Manage Blood Sugar Genetics and aging are two factors that put seniors at higher risk for experiencing strokes. However, a stroke doesn’t have to be inevitable for an aging adult. Here are some of the steps family caregivers …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on January 3, 2024

Table of Content1 Start as Soon as You’re Ready2 Eliminate Blame3 Explain the Unexpected 4 Encourage Them to Ask Questions5 Find a Few Positives6 Plan Fun Activities to Do Together The changes that occur due to dementia can be confusing to children who love their grandparents. Use the following tips to help your children preserve their …