Posts Tagged ‘stress’
Vascular Dementia
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), vascular dementia also called vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is the second most common dementia after Alzheimer’s disease (AD). While the symptoms may appear similar to Alzheimer’s disease, the cause is completely different. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a buildup in the brain of beta amyloid and tau…
Read MoreWhen is Memory Loss More than Mild Forgetfulness?
June 2019 is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and many people are wearing purple in solidarity with AD Awareness Month. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that over five million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the United States.…
Read MoreThe Stress of Sudden Financial Loss for Seniors
Sudden financial loss is very stressful, but for seniors over the age of 65 it can be deadly. A study published by researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine, April 3, 2018 in the journal of the American Medical Association JAMA showed that suffering a major financial loss comes with a 50% chance of early…
Read MoreSeniors and Malnutrition
When we hear the word malnutrition we tend to think of people starving in third world countries, but in truth malnutrition can exist among the elderly in the United States. Malnutrition is not starvation, but it means that even if someone is getting enough food, they may not be getting good quality food that contains…
Read MoreManaging High Blood Pressure for Good Health
Keeping your Blood Pressure in Balance can Prolong your Life Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. If the heart has to work too hard, the blood pressure goes up, but in a normal situation it should come down at rest. High blood pressure has been associated with…
Read MoreSleep and Seniors
Seniors need the same amount of sleep as everyone 7-9 hours. However, many seniors tend to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than when they were younger. Reasons Seniors do not Get Enough Sleep Pain Many seniors have chronic medical conditions that leave them with too much pain to fall asleep or to…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy a Way for Seniors to Improve Skills and Relax
Occupational Therapy for Seniors has Nothing to do with Having an Occupation The main goal of occupational therapy is to raise the quality of life in seniors stricken with various diseases, disabilities and cognitive problems by engaging them in beneficial activities to keep their minds and fingers busy in order to have a better quality…
Read MoreTips for Managing Sundown Syndrome
Signs of Sundown Syndrome A strange phenomena that sometimes occurs in seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s is called Sundown Syndrome (sundowning) because this always occurs around the time that the sun is setting. Basically, demented seniors begin to show signs of agitation, anxiety, confusion, sadness, anger, mood changes and even aggression that begins in the…
Read MorePet Visits are Good for Seniors
Pet Visits When it’s time to leave home, whether for a short time in rehabilitation or for a long-term care treatment center, you can be comforted knowing family members and friends will all be able to come and visit you. But what about your little Fi Fi or Laddie? Rest assured there are rehabilitation facilities…
Read MoreGardening Therapy and Recreation for Seniors
Gardening is Good for Everyone! Gardening brings us closer to nature with all the health benefits available in a beautiful garden. The fragrant smells of blossoms, the good smell of dug up earth, the smell of cut grass all have a beneficial effect on our senses – aroma therapy at its best! Gardening…
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