Cold and Flu Prevention Tips - Tip #4
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth We often touch our faces without thinking, which is a common way for cold and flu germs to enter...
Cold and Flu Prevention Tips - Tip #2
Tip #2: Wash or sanitize hands thoroughly and often Frequently hand washing with regular soap is an effective way to get rid of cold...
Cold and Flu Prevention Tips to Reduce Risk for Seniors and Caregivers
Tip #1: Cold and Flu Prevention Tips 1. Get the flu vaccine Getting a flu shot reduces the risk of getting the flu. It also reduces the...
Manage the Mean Monday
📷 Part 4: Aggressive Behavior in Dementia Some people with Alzheimer’s or dementia may enter a combative stage of dementia. This is a...
Manage the Mean Monday
Part 3: Ways to Reduce & Manage Mean Behavior 1. Calm the situation down The first thing to do is reduce the tension in the room. Start...
Manage the Mean Monday
Part 2: Why Someone with Dementia Says Mean Things First, it’s important to understand why this hurtful behavior is happening. Dementia...
Manage the Mean Monday
Part 1 - Hurtful Things They May Say People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s...
Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage Independence
4 Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage a Loved One's Independence by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP Caregiving is not babysitting. Let those who...
Reducing Anger in Dementia Patients
1. Accept their limitations Avoid pushing seniors with dementia beyond their limits by expecting them to do things they’ve been...
Dementia and Anger
Why does dementia and anger happen? When someone has dementia, their ability to function well in the world declines. Tasks that we...
Table Talk Tuesday: Does Your Aging Parent Need Help Series
Mike Campbell | Updated June 9, 2020 Part 5: Warning Signs Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease or Some Other Cognitive Impairment How will you...
Table Talk Tuesday: Does Your Aging Parent Need Help Series
Part 4: Physical Clues That Your Parents Are Neglecting Household Responsibilities How will you know when your elderly parents need help...
Table Talk Tuesday: Does Your Aging Parent Need Help Series
Part 3: Changes in Behavior or Mental Status How will you know when your elderly parents need help at home? One thing is certain: your...
Table Talk Tuesday: Does Your Aging Parent Need Help Series
Part 2: Changes in Physical Function or Appearance That Indicate a Need for Assistance Mike Campbell | Updated June 9, 2020 How will...