Introduction The number of Americans over 65 was expected to double from 40.2 million in 2010 to 88.5 million by 2050, and seniors over 85expected to account for 4.5% of the total population in the same period. With statistics like this, It’s clear that the demand for Medical health care workers in this field is and will keep increasing. Not …
Read MoreAs we travel through time and get older in life, time begins to take its toll on us. The body grows weaker each day and naturally isn’t able to do some of the things it used. For most, the evidence is very obvious and for some, not as much. One of the many that happen to us as we grow …
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We chose the title of this post quite purposefully, as we hope to distinguish between communication and “effective” communication, especially as it pertains to communicating with a person who suffers from moderate-to-severe dementia. It can be devastating to a family member who longs to reach their loved one. These tips on effective communication with dementia patients are as helpful in …
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As human beings age, often times, memory issues begin to crop up. But how do we differentiate between normal memory loss due to the natural aging process and more severe symptoms of dementia. In a checklist developed by the Alzheimer’s Association we hope to provide you with some answers to these questions to help catch signs and symptoms of dementia …
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As the recommended COVID-19 vaccines become more readily available across the United States, it is imperative to know which vaccine information sources are accurate. To this end, we rely heavily on the Centers for Disease Control. In this article, we will address some of the common myths and facts surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick …
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Ten Tips For Helping Your Elderly Loved One Navigate the Holidays During a Pandemic The holiday season can be difficult enough for the elderly in our families and communities, but adding COVID-19 seems to have exacerbated things, as many medical organizations emphasize, and in some cases, even mandate isolation of the elderly who may be more susceptible to the virus. …
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