Senior Care Blog

While we are well aware that we are a long way from a “cure” for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or any of the other manifestations of dementia, research is starting to suggest that lifestyle can hasten the progression of the...

It may not be hard for you to remember when you had your last physical with your primary care physician.  And you may even remember when you had your last tetanus shot, but I am willing to wager that...

            It was an editorial in Time Magazine back in 2010 that brought up the concept of the “coping conundrum.”  They said: “There is guilt and mystery and anger and fear embedded in a process driven by love”.  They...

            We have heard forever that carbohydrates are a major source of added (and unwanted) body fat, but dementia?  So, when I came across this research, I thought to myself that well, there always is a New Year’s resolution...

I have asked our vice president for senior services, Steve Steiber, Ph.D. to share a guest posting about the recent news on prescribing combination medications including acetaminophen.  Dr. Steiber has two decades experience in pharmaceutical and medical device consulting prior...

            I get asked a lot of times what we do as geriatric care managers, and you can go to our national association’s web site (caremanger.org) for their answer.  But since we most often get called in to address...

            For caregivers to older loved ones in northern climates, winter is more than just a warning about dressing for the cold.  Especially with the recent round of record cold temperatures across two-thirds of the nation, here are some...

If you are a caregiver to an older adult, you may have noticed some of the changes in their bodies, like the wasting of their muscle mass.  They may have lost some upper body strength, some of their former...