Have you ever had the experience of an elderly loved one telling the same story over and over? When it comes to dementia, repetitive speech is quite common and can result in same story syndrome or dementia looping. But what does it mean when a person keeps repeating themselves? And what is the best way … Continued
If you are a caregiver for a loved one, you already know the challenges of that commitment. Taking care of an aging or disabled family member can be rewarding, satisfying, and necessary, but what about the word you hesitate to mention? Caregiving is exhausting! Especially if you have a family, a job, and the day-to-day … Continued
If you have a loved one with dementia, wandering at night may be one of the most worrisome symptoms to manage. When determining how to keep dementia patients from wandering, you must understand how dementia progresses. Why do dementia patients wander at night? It is common for people with dementia to become confused and disoriented … Continued
End-of-life planning can be overwhelming when deciding on the specifics. Do you cremate or bury your deceased loved one? What is the difference between the two? And how do you decide which is better? In this post, we will answer some questions about cremation vs. burial. What’s the Difference Between Burial and Funeral? A burial … Continued
Bedwetting in older adults is more common than you may think. There are a myriad of causes and luckily a variety of elderly bedwetting solutions as well. Causes of Bedwetting in Seniors Although bedwetting at night, or nocturnal enuresis, is commonly associated with young children, it can happen to seniors as well. One cause of … Continued
Physical therapists will often use abbreviations and terms, which may be confusing to the average person. One may wonder: What is weight-bearing status? What does non-weight-bearing really mean? And what about the corresponding abbreviations such as the WBAT medical abbreviation, the NWB medical abbreviation, or the NWB LLE medical abbreviation? What about the medical abbreviation … Continued
There are many things to consider when a senior needs surgery and one of those things is the effects of anesthesia on elderly patients. Many people wonder if you can get dementia from anesthesia. While the short, simple answer is no, anesthesia cannot cause dementia, it can have other effects that mimic dementia symptoms and … Continued
Cataract is one of those old-age buzzwords. You hear it and think, “aw, they are old!” or worse, “ugh, I’m getting old.” Luckily, cataract surgery for seniors is common, exceptionally safe, and has a 99% success rate. Cataract Surgery for Elderly Adults – Common Questions There are several common questions associated with cataract surgery and … Continued
We are so excited to announce that The Jean Griswold Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications! The foundation will award five scholarships of up to $2,000 to caregivers looking to further their education in a care-related field. Caregivers have always been a source of compassion and hope, and that’s why The Jean Griswold Foundation is … Continued
When relying on a CG, which is the abbreviation for caregiver, your loved one may hear a variety of abbreviations and acronyms. But what do they all mean? In this post, we will review some common medical terminology for caregivers. Senior Living Acronyms There are various levels of care in senior living facilities and with … Continued