Dementia refers to a range of symptoms, including memory loss and personality change. If your loved one has this condition, it may be challenging to talk to them about their feelings, needs, and shared memories. Here are a few tips to help caregivers communicate with their loved ones and maintain their connection. How to Chat With Someone Who Has Dementia…
It is well known that as a society we are living much longer thanks to improved living conditions and health care. While being able to reach old age is something to be thankful for, in many ways, there are several challenges facing the elderly, which we all need to pay more attention. Often it is not until we start to…
The best part of the art of living is to know how to grow old gracefully. “Eric Hoffer” While aging is a part of life, the experience presents different joys and challenges. Some things get easier with the wisdom that comes with age, but other aspects of life become harder. Deciding how to face these difficulties involves making lifestyle choices,…
September is Health Aging® Month, dedicated the positive aspects of growing older. With an emphasis on encouraging older adults to improve their physical, mental, social and financial well-being, this month focuses the many ways that older adults can live their best lives. In our work with older adults, we have found that the following four areas are fundamental to healthy aging.…
Motivation is the desire to take action. Depending on our personalities, there are some activities that might seem more appealing than others. For this reason, it is important that we learn the different ways in which we can stay motivated to do the things we don’t feel like doing. Once you find the motivation to perform a certain task, it…
