If cooking was your mother’s favorite pastime, then she may appreciate someone who can help her in the kitchen if she is suffering from early stages of dementia. Cooking and baking stimulate the senses of touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing, which helps...
Alcoholism is not the only cause of liver damage, but it receives the most media attention for cirrhosis. Other types of liver damage, such as hepatitis, can be induced by painkillers and fever medicine. Certain types of drugs such as birth control pills, steroids,...
Many seniors suffer with chronic pain, yet because of the changes in their body due to age, this population is much more vulnerable to side effects and overdosing according to the NIH. Therefore, it is a challenge to help manage pain in the elderly individuals,...
Your dear elderly mother recently had to move in with you and your family. You get along great, and despite her recent fall and broken hip, your loved one has managed to maintain an incredibly positive attitude about life in general. Even in her 90’s, she is sharp...
It is difficult to fathom the emotions involved when you have an elderly loved one who is no longer mentally competent to make informed decisions on their own affairs. Despite these overwhelming emotions, loved ones must put feelings aside and decide who might become...
