What is the Caregiver Burden? You may have heard about or read the term caregiver burden. You may have wondered what exactly that refers to. The caregiver burden is a term used to describe the physical, emotional, and financial costs of providing care. It is used to...
How do I tell if my mom or dad has dementia? What are some of the warning signs? In this post I want to tell you about 10 warning signs that may indicate dementia is present. If you recognize them in your mom or dad, a trip to the doctor is warranted. Memory loss As...
Individual challenged by dementia have strong emotional memories. They remember how you make them feel, even if they don’t remember your exact words. You can use the power of their emotional memory to build relationships with them. Use Emotional Memory...
Do you want to maintain a younger brain? Eat your green leafy vegetables! Research shows that good nutrition plays a big role in maintaining brain health. From the development of the BEN Scale to the research on good fats, good nutrition is a significant factor...
Nutrition is important in helping us age well. But what is the best combination of foods for both brain and heart health? There has been some controversy surrounding low fat diets as being important for heart health. The research tells us that fat is important for...
