How to Stop Wandering in Elderly with Dementia?
A very interesting perspective on how to prevent wandering. People with dementia are known to wander off and get lost, hurt and even killed. The normal response is that of “prevention.” Make it harder for the person suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia to “get out.” Hang up stop signs, mount alarms on […]
Devices to Prevent Wandering In Dementia and Help Find Lost Victims
The NHS talks about how electronic devices can be used to help protect seniors with dementia from getting lost.
Coconut Oil Alzheimer’s Disease Cure?
Coconut oil cures Alzheimers? While we’d all love to believe that this hideous disease could be easily cured with a natural, cheap and yummy food … the eviedence is sorely lacking! I think this article on Snopes sums it up well. There’s isn’t any credible evidence to support the claim. Stories of AD victims who’ve […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Help
What do you do when you find out your mom or dad has Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia? As the population’s life expectancy conitnues to improve we’re seeing a marked decrease in the quality of life when our bodies outlive our minds. I’ve recently discoved Fit Minds and I’m looking into the products […]
Greener Homes for Seniors
Some people use age as an excuse to escape responsibility. Teens would say they are too young while the more senior ones would say they are too old. Age is but a number. No one is too young or too old to do their part in caring for the environment. For seniors who are keen […]