How to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a winter depression that occurs approximately the same time every year.
Sleep problems in elderly with dementia can be treated
Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Instead, poor sleep habits, untreated sleep disorders, medications or medical problems can contribute to sleeplessness.
When is a dementia sufferer ready for a long-term care facility?
When the caregiver can no longer cope with the physical and mental demands of caregiving, he or she should first consider support services.
Does my loved one have dementia, or not?
Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function — the ability to process thought (intelligence).
Taking care of yourself critical for caregiver
Caregiving is such a small and innocent word for such a large and often stressful job.
How to choose adult day care for loved one
By Micha Shalev
No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver, eventually you are going to need...
Make an educated choice: Home agency or private caregiver
By Jeannette Sheehan
Are you at home and not able to do it all anymore?
There are options for you to get assistance and remain at...
Tips for effective communication with memory impaired loved ones
Both family and paid caregivers may overlook various barriers to effective communication with impaired older adults and consequently misinterpret verbal and behavioral messages.
