Seniors caring for a spouse with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease face unique challenges as the disease progresses and their couple relationship changes. While a person with dementia still wants to make their own decisions, their ability to understand complex matters...
Arlene Blix was 60 years old when her husband Glen was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Seemingly overnight, she went from wife of 13 years to caregiver. Even though she thought she was prepared – she’s a registered nurse who taught about the stress of caregiving...
As people get older, their driving patterns change. Retirement, different schedules, and new activities affect when and where they drive. Most older adults drive safely because they have a lot of experience behind the wheel. But when they are involved in crashes, they...
Symptoms of dementia vary depending on the cause and the area of the brain that is affected. Symptoms include: Memory loss. This is usually the earliest and most noticeable symptom. Trouble recalling recent events or recognizing people and places. Trouble finding the...
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