When we discuss Alzheimer’s, we are generally focused on the group of people over 65 years of age that suffer from the disease. However, there is a small population of adults younger than 65 years of age that suffer from Alzheimer’s. We call this early onset Alzheimer’s, and it can be especially hard for patients…
Dementia, as we’ve discussed before, can take on numerous forms. Huntington’s Disease is one of the major types of age-related dementia that basically mimics the symptoms of ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s at once. This disease causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates a person’s mental and physical abilities. It is the…
Whether your loved one is in their own home, or in an assisted living or Alzheimer’s unit, keeping personal items close is an important aspect of their care. Familiar items help those with Alzheimer’s keep their sense of identity and belonging. A great idea we have come across is to create a memory box for…
Alzheimer’s wandering is one of the biggest challenges caregivers must deal with in Alzheimer’s patients. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of every 10 people with Alzheimer’s exhibit wandering behavior, whether it’s on foot or while driving. If the senior is not found quickly, it can often result in serious injury or worse, death.…
It is a well-known statistic that women are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and more women are affected by the disease. Over two-thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women and women over 65 years of age have a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer’s. However, it doesn’t matter how many women have…
Learning your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia is a hard pill to swallow. It can be devastating, scary, and overwhelming. In some cases we see certain people go into complete denial of the prognosis of their loved one. This could be a spouse, son or daughter, a sister or brother, or…
The issue of medication management can be overwhelming and improper use of medication can be devastating. Therefore, it is important to have a plan in action when it comes to managing your loved one’s medications, especially if you are the primary caregiver. Even if you’re not the primary caregiver, having a plan in place is…
In 2016, women over the age of 65 had a 1 in 6 chance (17%) of developing Alzheimer’s, whereas men had a 1 in 11 chance (9%). Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. There are many possible reasons why this could be true, number one being that women tend to live longer than…
Seniors are among the most vulnerable population when it comes to financial exploitation. According to the US Justice Department, 1 in 20 older adults reported being financially abused in 2016. One estimate from the San Francisco-based financial services firm True Link Financial, seniors lose nearly $36.5 billion to financial abuse annually. This type of crime…
According to a US News ranking, Colorado has been named the best state for the aging population. We aren’t surprised, considering we love our wonderful state. However, there are multiple reasons beyond it being a great state, that Colorado has won this ranking. Colorado’s aging population is growing significantly. The Colorado State Demography Offices predict…