After a stroke, the rehabilitation process is frequently drawn out and laborious. Many patients experience cognitive and physical decline, and getting back to normal might take some time. There are certain things you can do for an elderly loved one who has experienced a stroke to facilitate recovery. Here are three things that older stroke…
Once your parent has moved into a senior apartment, an important thing to do is help keep their assets secure and develop a plan for their future. Caring for your aging parent is no easy task, especially when their physical and cognitive abilities are declining. However, protecting their assets isn’t something you can just ignore.…
It can be tough to witness your loved one’s cognitive health declining due to age. But it is vital to educate yourself so that you can identify common warning signs and take the necessary actions to help them in tough times. Let’s take a closer look at some of the common cognitive problems and learn…
As you age, you may have heard about intermittent fasting and wondered if it’s right for you. The truth is that many aging family members can reap the benefits of this eating pattern without experiencing any adverse side effects. However, some precautions need to be taken into account when implementing this type of diet in assisted…
Although Alabama winters are known to be mild, cold weather conditions can cause a slew of issues for the residents of a senior care community. Inclement weather not only causes discomfort, but it can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation, such as a blizzard or a snowstorm that lasts for days. It can also cause…
Thunderstorms in Mobile, AL can quickly become intense and dangerous. According to NOAA, severe thunderstorms are characterized by winds exceeding 50 knots, hailstorms with more than 1 inch of hail, or if they produce tornadoes. Such storm warnings or potential emergencies can trigger anxiety in senior citizens, especially if they live alone. In such cases,…
It can be difficult to care for a senior parent who has a narcissistic personality disorder. They may be demanding and require a lot of attention, while also being critical and unappreciative. You want to make sure that they are getting the best possible care, but it’s hard to know where to start. Here are…
It is a difficult task to recognize and acknowledge that your loved one requires round-the-clock memory care. But beyond that, a more difficult task would be to actually move your loved one into a memory care community and have a conversation with them about it. While the road ahead may look challenging, you can take…
Are the colder months particularly difficult for you and your loved one? Well, the possibility of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affecting either of you could indeed exist. This particular form of serious depression typically strikes people in the winter. People whose ability to spend time outdoors is restricted by inclement weather, diminished mobility, or illness…
For older persons, Alzheimer’s disease is the most typical type of dementia. Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that causes a person to gradually lose their ability to think, recall, and reason as well as their behavioral skills to the point that it interferes with their everyday activities. The person may become less able to…