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Supporting a loved one with dementia is unlike all other responsibilities you’ll undertake. It requires you to dig deep down into your reserves of patience, flexibility, and perhaps most importantly, creativity. You should be prepared to pivot at a moment’s notice from one strategy to another to foster a fulfilling
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we grow older, it can be even more challenging to get enough sleep. Older adults
Anxiety disorders are largely misunderstood by seniors and may be a source of embarrassment. Plus, seniors are more likely to believe that emotional problems are a weakness of character best resolved on their own. Here, we highlight what anxiety is, how to spot possible symptoms, and a broad look at the range of treatments.
Since COVID-19 first broke out in the United States in March 2020 in a retirement facility, health experts have warned that older people are at a higher risk when infected with the virus. The understandable response has been to segregate the older population to reduce potential infection. However, the ramifications of prolonged isolation have posed a significant health problem as well.
Being alone and isolated does not always equate with the state of feeling lonely. In this post, we’ll make the distinction, then highlight the underlying health impacts and call out some of the signals you can look for as a health care provider.
There are many ways to connect with family and help soften the blow of isolation. Here, we provide a list of tools to use along with some ideas to help you think about making connection time more fun!
How do you know if you’re entering a “new stage of life” or if you’re just suffering the consequences of LOTS of time indoors during COVID-19? These signs are a little anecdotal, but you can easily tweak the details to see if they’re symptoms you can relate to. You’ll get the idea. Fill in the blanks for your personal situation to see if what’s “got you” is really cabin fever—then find out what to do about it.
By David Frank, AARP, September 26, 2018 One in 3 U.S. adults 45 and older are lonely, according to a new survey by AARP Foundation. A study by AARP Research in 2010 found the same percentage of adult loneliness, but population growth since then means that about 5 million more adults
We can communicate with friends and family members across the country and around the globe with a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a phone. Despite these advances in technology and the increasing connectedness they bring, research indicates that we are lonelier than we have ever been, and no other
Although depression affects more than 19 million Americans every year, regardless of age, race, or gender, it is not a normal part of the aging process. There is, however, a strong likelihood of it occurring when other physical health conditions are present. For example, nearly a quarter of the 600,000
Memory trouble, excessive sleeping, decreased interest in hobbies and activities, social withdrawal—all of these are symptoms often exhibited by a person who is suffering from depression. They also happen to be hallmark signs of many dementias, including the two most common forms: Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. The undeniable connection
As any veteran caregiver can attest, dementia has a nasty way of making a difficult situation even more challenging. So, when you combine dementia and depression together in a single elderly loved one, it can be especially hard for a concerned family member to know how to make things better.
