Recognizing Caregivers A new state law, the CARE Act, took effect in April 2017 to recognize the increasing importance of family members and other caregivers. These individuals have a profound impact on a person’s ability to manage their care. This is especially true upon discharge from the hospital to the home. This set the expectation … Continued
The dark and cold fall is upon us. Therefore, it’s time for us to seek some heat and improve your health with Infrared Light Therapy! An increasing number of health practitioners and consumers are becoming aware of the incredible benefits of a Far Infrared Sauna. These light waves are capable of altering cells, cell membranes, … Continued
You need help caring for your parent. As you are researching, you see information about facilities, hospitalizations, states of decline, the benefits of a parent living at home, caregiver services, and more. With every new discovery, you are more overwhelmed about the situation. At some point, you come across the concept of Life Care Management. … Continued
For a while I set appointment times on my calendar to be reminded of how many things I have to feel grateful for & how lucky I am. Now, I can more naturally find ways to remember this. I engage my whole being in the feeling, allowing it to become a visceral response. This seems … Continued
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The fear of acquiring the disease is of major concern to most aging adults and differentiating normal age loss from a neurocognitive disorder is of utmost concern. I have listed below the ten early signs to look in a … Continued
Tips For Managing Common Symptoms and Perceived Behavior Problems As a caregiver for a loved one, it can be extremely worrying to experience the behavior problems associated with mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease. These behaviors include wandering, aggressiveness, hallucinations, or sleeping and eating difficulties. Additionally, any behavior problems worsen in an inadequate environment and the inability to … Continued
The baby-boomers generation has seen too many of their parents move into nursing homes and assisted living. Our elders begin to lose mobility, memory and personal freedom. Eventually facilities turn more into a prison than a home in their later years. The Boomers do not want to retire or grow older in the same kind … Continued
Many of us know already about Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects on the brain. While we may think of it abstractly as a part of growing older, when it begins to threaten our own cognitive functions it becomes much more serious. According to the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation Alzheimer’s is a “progressive, neurodegenerative disease” and … Continued
Aromatherapy is the use of therapeutic oils extracted from trees, bushes, flowers and shrubs from all over the world. In addition, aromatherapy recognizing each oil has its own unique chemical make-up. Recently, aromatherapy tended to be viewed as an art rather than a science. This article has been written by a holistic registered nurse, certified … Continued
Untreated hearing loss (i.e. not wearing hearing aids) has been linked to numerous health complications such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety, and even cognitive decline. However, an estimated 28 million people in the United States experience some type of treatable hearing loss. Yet, less than a quarter of those people seek help to enhance their … Continued