When you think about personal wellness, you would often think about struggles with physical health or cognitive-related illnesses like dementia. However, we often forget about loneliness, which can be just as serious, and affects a significant number of older adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, around 28% of older adults live alone and…
For two years, Ann Gawthrop Landry and Pat Flynn Hodgkins had exchanged greetings while passing each other in the hallways and elevators of their apartment building in Aston Gardens. However, they happened to sit with each other for dinner one evening — and that dinner changed their lives.
Sundowning symptoms of dementia are challenging to manage. People with dementia might get more agitated, confused, and anxious later in the day. They may have disrupted sleep schedules or become restless at night. These sundowning symptoms can be disruptive and negatively affect your loved one’s quality of life. This behavior tends to happen in the…
Older adults who have dementia are more vulnerable to elder abuse. Some of them might indeed be making false accusations that their family members are mistreating them. However, there are cases in which they are actually being abused. Due to their impaired memory, judgment, and communication skills, they are susceptible to abuse by caregivers. Elder…
Managing finances is important for older adults. Saving money can mean different things for different people. It can be for the long or short term. It can be at home or outside. It can be adding an income or cutting on costs. Whichever way works for you, read on to learn about some tips to…
