If you help provide care for a friend or loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ve probably heard the term “sundowning” before. You may be experiencing the behavior with own your family member. What is “sundowning” or Sundowning Syndrome? For
The flu season is upon us. It happens every fall. As the leaves begin to turn, the bug begins to make its rounds. So how can you avoid getting bitten? Your friends at Robert Lee Care Center offer their top
If your aging parent lives in another city, finding someone to tackle big and small home repair jobs may be the only way to keep your father off his 40-year old ladder. It is no secret that most of us
One of the many challenges caregivers face is a lack of time to learn and do new things. Unfortunately, getting stuck in the same day-to-day routine where your brain isn’t processing different information or learning something new puts caregivers at
For the caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, meeting their nutritional needs can prove challenging. As the disease progresses, they often lose the ability to recognize that they are hungry or thirsty. They may also
Do you want to know how you can improve your cognitive skills and keep your memory sharp all while having fun? Take a class! Participating in a class of almost any kind will help you accomplish all three things. You
Mom and Dad still using the gas stove? Experienced firemen will tell you that a senior cooking is one of the most common causes of fires. According to FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), people over the age of 65
Don’t live in the city with lots of options for senior care? Senior care in rural America faces obstacles different than those found in urban and suburban settings. Often times we reside hours from the city and therefore options can
For family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most frightening behaviors is also a common one. Wandering is generally believed to be a way of communicating after language skills are gone. Some people may
Author: Roger Alexander, LNFA A recent study found that older adults who had pets – especially cats and dogs – were not as lonely or depressed, and in fact had an increase in overall health when compared to those that
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