Explore Alzheimer 's-centered activities for seniors in Victoria, including puzzles, cooking, and gardening. Our guide offers innovative ways for caregivers to keep loved ones engaged in cognitive, physical, and social activities, with tips on modifying daily tasks.
Gain valuable insights and knowledge on women's heart health, including common risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection.
Fibromyalgia syndrome is challenging to navigate, especially for seniors. Learn some strategies to support seniors dealing with this condition at home.
Are you looking for interesting activities that your senior can engage in during the fall harvest season? Keep reading to learn ideas on how you and your senior loved one can maximize this beautiful season.
Incorporating seasonal foods for seniors offers a wide variety of benefits. Here is our guide on how caregivers can align the dietary routine of seniors they care for with the season.
Taking care of a senior loved one with a chronic disease is a challenging task. Here is our guide on changes you can make at home to ensure the ease, safety and independence of the senior in your care.
Managing COPD during summer is critical in ensuring the overall well-being of seniors. Here is our guide on practical tips for effectively managing COPD during summer.
Safeguarding your senior loved one from the harmful effects of the sun is crucial. Learn more about practical tips on how to protect seniors' skin from UV radiation.
Companionship and socialization are crucial in ensuring the overall well-being of seniors. Keep reading and learn how companion care can enhance the life of your senior loved one.
Planning to make Father's Day special and memorable for your senior dad is a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation. Here are practical tips to help.
Music is a great tool to connect with loved ones of all ages. Read on to discover different musical activities that can benefit your senior loved one.
Cooperative board games offer a unique and engaging way for seniors to stimulate their brains and enjoy the company of others. Here are our top five board games that will facilitate a delightful bonding experience for seniors.
Springtime can trigger allergic reactions among seniors. Here are tips on how to manage these symptoms and ensure an enjoyable spring season for your senior loved one.
Do the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease impact your daily tasks? Learn what you can do to get support and maintain a good quality of life.
Aging in place, the concept of staying in your own home as you age rather than moving to an assisted living facility is becoming increasingly popular among seniors. Here is our guide on how seniors can make the best plan for a fulfilling future in the comfort of their own homes.
Visiting senior relatives with dementia can be a challenging and emotional experience, especially for children. Learn strategies on how you can help prepare your child to ensure a meaningful and pleasant visit.
Spring home maintenance is an important part of ensuring the safety and comfort of your senior parents with limited mobility. Here are some tips to consider for completing necessary spring home maintenance tasks for your senior loved one.
Staying warm inside your home during winter months can be a challenge for seniors. Find out ways how to keep warm while staying indoors.
The effects of cold temperatures can be tough on seniors. Read on and learn about ways how seniors can protect their skin from extremely cold temperatures.
For many seniors, loneliness is one of the most serious mental health concerns. Here is our guide on online mental health resources that can your senior loved one can easily have access to.
December is a special month for many reasons – it's the holiday season, and it's also National Giving Month. This month is a great opportunity for families in Victoria to give back to the communities and support the causes that are important to them.
Discover the benefits of hiring a caregiver for your senior loved one through an in-home care company versus a private caregiver.
This past weekend, my kids and I binge watched our favorite Christmas movies, watching at least two each day. I had not watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in a few years, and now that I teach classes and facilitate presentations on Alzheimer’s and dementia at least once a month, I couldn’t help but “diagnose” the elderly relatives of Clark and Ellen.
Since I frequently teach classes and workshops on the stages and progression of dementia, I am well aware of the differences between dementia and normal aging. A young, healthy brain can hold eight pieces of information at once, but as we age, this number gradually decreases. At least for me, this number drops dramatically in the weeks leading up to Christmas.