Understand your older adult’s health conditions Check with their doctor to find out if medications or treatments, like diuretics or...

Seniors are at risk for heat stroke during hot weather Seniors need to be more aware of overheating and heat stroke because their bodies...

Drink plenty of cool water throughout the day (don’t wait until they feel thirsty) and avoid alcohol and caffeine. Eat cooling snacks...

by Nicole Didyk, MD The Take-Home Messages about Leg Swelling: Edema (or swelling) of the lower limbs is common in older adults.  The...

by Nicole Didyk, MD How Leg Swelling is Treated As I noted above: most of the time, leg swelling in an older adult is caused by chronic...

by Nicole Didyk, MD How Leg Swelling is Medically Evaluated What to Tell Your Doctor About Leg Swelling If you’ve noticed new or...

by Nicole Didyk, MD What are the most common causes of leg edema? By far, the most common cause of leg edema is chronic venous...

by Nicole Didyk, MD Swelling in the lower legs – known as “lower extremity edema” in medical terms – is a problem that often affects...

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, their family may try to continue caring for them at home for...

Part 2 - THE DO LIST Say “do you remember?” This can cause anger or embarrassment. Argue. If they say something that’s not correct, just...

Part 1 - THE DO LIST * Keep your tone and body language friendly and positive. * Don’t speak too loudly. * Make eye contact and stay at...

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t lift...

4 ways to create a dementia friendly home by making things easier to see 1. Avoid reflective surfaces and keep lighting even Shiny or...