The Challenge of Daylight Savings Time
Falling back into Daylight Savings time can be a challenging adjustment for us all, but especially for those affected by memory impairment, and of course, their caregivers. Here are some
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Mental Status Exam Explained
Mental status examinations measure orientation, word recall also referred to as retention, calculation, cognition, attention, language ability, and visual construction. There are many different exams available. The more common ones
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Foods Can Affect Your Medication
Are you uncertain about which foods are important to be aware of in combination with your medications or supplements? Some foods can impact or even eliminate their effectiveness so this
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Sundowning
Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It’s also known as “late-day confusion.” If someone you care for has dementia, their confusion and agitation may get worse
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“I’m Cold”…a common refrain from elders
Your house temperature is set at 80 degrees … too hot for you but your elder is complaining they are cold! Elders experience cold due to poor circulation or
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Avoiding Falls
Risk of Falling is increased by: Conditions that affect balance such as diabetes, heart disease and problems with thyroid, nerves or
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Happiness To Do List
~ Smile, it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. ~ We are not born happy or unhappy… we must make our own happiness. ~ Start every
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Holiday Tips
For caregivers of those with memory challenges: Keep it simple. Don’t over commit. Small groups and familiar places work best for those with memory challenges. Be aware of the signs
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Loneliness
A health problem for older adults. People who are engaged socially tend to be healthier, even if they have complex medical conditions. Friendships can actually help you live longer. The
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Worried about Wandering?
What you can do to reduce the risk. Most people with dementia eventually wander. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Prevention Tips Pay attention to the times of
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I have dementia……..
I have dementia…….. this is what I would like you to know I didn’t choose to have dementia, it chose me. I can’t always tell you what I want
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10 Things to Know About My Memory Disorders
Things change every day. Everyone wanders eventually. It is part of the disease process. What worked well yesterday may not work today. Food tastes different if you have a memory
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