The Power of Music & Dementia The power of music and dementia for senior care is invaluable. Studies show that people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia can experience emotional and behavioral benefits from listening to or singing songs. A person’s musical memory is often one of the last memories to fade because key brain areas linked…
As a Senior how do saturated fats affect my health? As a senior how do saturated fats affect my health? This is a question many seniors face today, with the abundance of processed food available. FACT – If you consume large amounts of saturated fat, it will elevate the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, which raises your risk…
The Foods that Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes The Foods Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes. If you have diabetes, watching what you eat is crucial. While there are no foods that are completely off-limits, it’s important to choose certain foods over others to help manage your blood sugar levels. As with anyone following a healthy lifestyle, eating plenty…
19 Activities for Seniors with Dementia 19 Activities for Seniors with Dementia. It’s important to remember that those suffering from Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia are people too–they want and need companionship and purpose just like anyone else. These invigorating, interactive activities for seniors with dementia provide enjoyable, creative, and worthwhile ways to spend time with your loved…
The Different Types of Dementia There are different types of dementia, each with its own set of symptoms and causes. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which typically leads to a decline in cognitive abilities and memory loss. Vascular dementia is another type of dementia that can occur after a stroke or other type of brain injury.…
Best Exercises for Seniors with Heart Disease Best exercises for seniors with heart disease, it’s important to stay active and exercise regularly. Range of motion exercises is especially critical for your long-term health. A caregiver can be a great help in ensuring that you stay on track with your exercise routine. Here are 10 exercises that are particularly beneficial for…
The Journey of Stroke Recovery The journey of stroke recovery can be a daunting experience. When a stroke happens, the blood supply in the brain becomes jeopardized, which results in damage to parts of the brain tissue. This damage is the cause of incidental effects like weakness on one side of the body, difficulty with speech, or other secondary effects.…
Transitional Care for Seniors Transitional care for seniors in Arizona is something that 9,000 families a day are confronted with. Whether transitioning home from a hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or rehab that transition period is critical in a senior’s recovery. Make no mistake transitional care is vital and something you must be ready to deal with. Let me…
Senior care is caring for what others don’t see. Beyond the band-aids and bandages. Medical charts and equipment. Senior care is driven and successful by; compassion and love. Senior Care – Caring for What Others Don’t See! COVID has revealed that many seniors today are suffering unintended consequences. COVID has had unintended consequences for many seniors. Isolation, depression, and poor…
10 Signs of the Early Onset of Dementia Senior Care in Mesa and Senior health all over Arizona go far beyond what we can see! In fact, we focus so much of our time and energy on the visuals, that we miss signs of disease and dementia. Dementia is sweeping through Phoenix. We will walk you, a loved one, family…
