Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. It’s...

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...

One of the biggest challenges of being a family caregiver is convincing your parents to accept help in their home. Having a parent who...