Keeping dementia patients active and involved in their lives can be a challenge. Knowing how to help them maintain everyday skills can seem impossible for caregivers and families. But doing this can improve their self-esteem and help them keep a sense of dignity. There are many benefits to keeping dementia patients active and involved. For the patient, it can bring enjoyment, reduce isolation, and help them maintain some independence. And [...]
If you think all seniors have difficulties using technology, think again. Barbara Beskind, 90, is not only using technology but is designing it as well. Barbara aims to bring different perspectives to a team of young designers. She hopes to help the aging baby boomers. Designing technology comes naturally to Barbara Beskind, of the Silicon Valley. This NPR article states that she started designing at age 8. It started as designing [...]
Talking to your kids about aging is not an easy task for anyone. There are plenty of articles that discuss how kids can talk to their parents about aging. But there are very few that talk about the aging parent starting the conversation. When talking to your kids about aging, there are many things to consider. This article in US News says it can be an uncomfortable topic to bring up. [...]
Sleep quality is surprisingly important in the aging population. Unfortunately, there's no magic pill. The quality of sleep in the aging brain diminishes greatly as we get older. Even as early as our 30's, our brains begin to lose the ability to maintain a deep and natural sleep cycle. This definitely does not mean that the elderly need less sleep. In fact, it's quite the opposite. If you think good [...]
Please join Morris Hall attorney, Jon Linford, and Licensed Fiduciary, Ron Goldman, on Tuesday, January 16th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona, Arizona. This event is FREE and will answer your questions including: What is a Fiduciary? What roles do they play? Why people use Fiduciaries? Costs involved? What role does a Trustee have in your planning? Who should you choose to [...]
Many of us plan to rely on our children for care in old age. However, an alternative plan for aging is necessary when you do not have children. That's why Kiran Sidhu and her friends have made a plan to age together. Planning for care later in life is something many fail to think about. The Guardian tells us about a group of longtime friends who are planning ahead. With [...]
Recreating the past for people with dementia has been a powerful tool used for many years. Imagine a place that could take those with dementia back to the happier times in their lives. It could it be therapeutic for both the dementia patient and their loved ones. This is exactly the vision Scott Tarde and Lisa Tyburski are working to make a reality. Reminiscence Therapy (RT) is used to provide comfort to those dealing [...]
Preventing malnutrition in seniors is a long standing problem. What does your typical breakfast consist of? If a cup of coffee and a donut is the answer, you may be struggling with malnutrition. Although many are unaware of the huge and costly problem of malnutrition, it often leads to increased disability and illness. According to this Tufts Now article, our nutritional needs change as we age. Metabolisms slow down and [...]
Preparing and eating food is a necessity. There are many cognitive and emotional benefits that can be gained from cooking. This article from Culinary Schools discusses guidelines for keeping Alzheimer's patients safe, while still enjoying the many benefits of being in the kitchen. Many Alzheimer's patients lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Bringing back cooking can bring more freedom and independence despite their disease process. Cooking a meal that they used [...]
Deep down, we all want the same thing. We want to love and be loved. This is the message Alex is spreading in hopes of finding love for his 71 year old mother. All we need is love, according to Alex Lyngaas. He is on a mission to find his mother, Eva, the man she deserves. Through this YouTube video, "Looking for Adam", he hopes to do just that. Eva [...]
