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September 2017

Sep

2017

5 Tips for Fighting Sleeplessness and Sundowning

Posted On September 18, 2017 By Kathy And has No Comment

By Meredith Kimple Many older people find it difficult to get an adequate amount of sleep at night. In a previous post, we explored some of the reasons for this change; an older person’s circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle) may be disrupted, they may wake frequently to […]

Sep

2017

8 Fun Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

Posted On September 11, 2017 By Kathy And has No Comment

By Meredith Kimple When an older loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we must prepare ourselves for a thousand changes. Among the many difficult adjustments we make to preserve a sense of normalcy, perhaps one of the most challenging is finding engaging activities […]

Sep

2017

Elderly Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Posted On September 4, 2017 By Kathy And has No Comment

By Meredith Kimple Stroke affects more than 700,000 people in the United States each year. It is currently the fifth leading cause of death, killing more than 130,000 annually, and is the leading cause of adult disability. While strokes can happen at any age, they are […]