According to the Harvard Medical Center – these simple exercises can help improve mobility and reduce arthritis pain. A better range of motion (improved joint mobility and flexibility). To increase your range of motion, move a joint as far as it can go and then try to push a little farther. These exercises can be Read More
Knowing Someone with Alzheimer’s: How to help when you’re not a direct caregiver
Many of us know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but are not necessarily caregivers ourselves. It can be hard to know what to do or how to act. One of the most important things you can do is to listen. Caregivers, whether they admit it or not, are often quite stressed out by the Read More
Alzheimer’s Families: Enjoying the Holidays
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be a very tough job, whether professionally or for a loved one. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time, what with family gatherings, trying to take vacations, or perhaps not getting as much respite as you’d like. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help Read More
Substance Abuse in the Elderly: How to Talk About It
Research from the Betty Ford Clinic shows that the likelihood of substance abuse (including prescription pain killers and alcohol) among older adults increases as life situations change. That is to say, not only people that have struggled with substance abuse their whole lives, but also older adults that did not previously have substance abuse issues Read More
Alcohol Abuse in the Elderly: Negative Impacts on the Body & Mind
Elderly alcohol abuse is a real issue. Many people’s attitude towards older folks with substance abuse issues is, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But that is simply not true! When helping an older adult change their drinking habits, persistence, patience and dedication are key. High amounts of alcohol are particularly harmful to Read More
Aging Parent and Only Child
In doing support groups for Adult Children of Aging Parents, I often see the only child feeling guilty about decisions or wishing they had a sibling to help with all the details of late-life family caregiving. However, when those only children do come to support groups, they see that having a sibling can be problematic Read More
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