by Heather Frenette | Jan 12, 2023 | Aging Challenges, Behavioral Changes, Cognitive Changes, Dehydration, Dementia, Health and Wellness, Urinary Tract Infections, UTI
The urinary tract is made up of: The urethra, which carries urine from your bladder out The ureters, which carry urine from the kidney to the bladder The bladder The kidneys The urinary tract is the same in both men and women. Women have a greater incidence of urinary...
by Heather Frenette | Dec 2, 2022 | Aging Grandparent, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Family, Gifts for Dementia, Holiday Gifts, Holidays, Holidays with Alzheimer's
Giving a gift to a person with dementia doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many items specifically designed for the cognitively impaired. Below is a partial list of items that may be a good choice for your loved one. Amazon Echo Show “Alexa” voice assistant with...
by Heather Frenette | Nov 15, 2022 | Aging Challenges, Aging Grandparent, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Cognitive Changes, Dementia, Family, Family Caregiver, Health and Wellness, Holidays, Holidays with Alzheimer's, Proactive Decision Making
A person with dementia needs structure, routine, and a calm environment. These things are sometimes absent during the holidays. If you have a loved one with dementia, there are ways to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone. The Mayo Clinic offers the following...
by Heather Frenette | Sep 15, 2022 | Advance Planning, Aging, Aging Challenges, Assisted Living, Behavioral Changes, Cognitive Changes, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Emergency Situation, Family Caregiver, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Decisions, Medical Power of Attorney, Memory Loss, Proactive Decision Making
As one ages, many needs change. By the time an adult reaches retirement age, their needs and desires are usually quite different than in the earlier stages of life. Most people look forward to their retirement years. For some, it is a time to pursue opportunities in...
by Heather Frenette | Jun 13, 2022 | Alzheimer's, Behavioral Changes, Cognitive Changes, Dementia, Healthcare Decisions, Older Adult, Sundown Syndrome, Sundowning
Sundown Syndrome is not a disease but a behavior. The behaviors occur in the later afternoon or early evening, hence the name. Sundown Syndrome can continue into the night, making it hard for the person to sleep. Research indicates that as many as 20% of people with...
by Heather Frenette | May 5, 2022 | Aging, Aging Challenges, Aging Grandparent, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Family, Holidays, Holidays with Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, Mother's Day, Older Adult
Mother’s Day will be here soon and many families will take time out from their busy schedule to spend time with their loved ones, mothers and grandmothers in particular. While Mother’s Day is a day to honor and remember our mothers and grandmothers, for...
