One of the greatest challenges, when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, is coping with sundowning and with difficult behaviors. These are symptoms beyond the chronic memory/thinking problems that are the hallmark of dementia. They include problems like: Delusions, false accusations, paranoid behaviors, or irrational beliefs Agitation (getting “amped up” or “revved up”) […]
Discover the joys of couchsurfing as an adventurous senior with these essential travel tips.
Celebrate the “The Golden Age of Groove” as seniors showcase their moves to timeless tracks. Witness the power of music.
A group by Age UK City of London is supporting older women living in the Square Mile to feel less isolated.
Age UK’s Health Influencing team explains the importance of 4 key NHS guidance documents for the year ahead.
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Unlock the power of extreme couponing and transform your shopping experience with our step-by-step guide to getting started.
A caregiving daughter once wrote in and asked me this common question: “How can I find a gerontologist* near me to review medications, and help care for my mother with dementia?” As you may have noticed if you’re a regular reader, I often emphasize the importance of spotting and reducing risky medications, especially those associated […]
Recipes to try from two Mediterranean diet cookbook resources … The post Healthy Aging Magazine Excerpt: Celebrating the Mediterranean Diet appeared first on Healthy Aging®.
The Friendship Line, pioneered by Institute on Aging, is a vital resource addressing the growing crisis of loneliness among seniors by offering emotional support and social connection. Backed by scientific research, this program has demonstrated significant improvements in mental health, reducing loneliness, depression, and anxiety, while serving as a model for integrating social support into […]
