For many seniors and people with special needs, the caregiver is one of the most important people in their lives. A caregiver is a person that provides care for the elderly, the injured, and those with special needs, and the care they offer include assistance in accomplishing common tasks like walking, going …
The involuntary excretion of urine during sleep is referred to as nocturnal enuresis or more commonly known as bedwetting. The nighttime loss of bladder control is usually associated with young children. However, seniors may also suffer from involuntary urination for different reasons. In the elderly, causes of nighttime incontinence include urinary tract …
As people age, they face motor, sensory, and cognitive decline that may compromise their ability to do daily activities. One important instrumental activity of daily living for seniors is the use of telephones. However, a lot of them have difficulty making and receiving calls. A lot of seniors are unable to use …
Dementia is a serio us disease or disorder that, unfortunately, still has no cure. Almost all people that suffer from dementia are elderly people, who usually have a weak nervous system, which contribute to the symptoms of the said disease. In order to have a better understanding of dementia, there are now …
There are times when certain people find it difficult to sit still and concentrate on a specific task. This is very common among children but can also be experienced by adults or older adults who are suffering from cognitive and memory issues like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a …
There are many people around the world that are suffering from dementia, and it is common among older people that have Alzheimer’s disease, another debilitating illness that deteriorates a person’s ability to think, recognize, memorize, and remember. According to the World Health Organization, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among …
There are many different types of alarm systems that are designed to alert caregivers if their patient is getting out of bed and is walking or wandering in the bedrooms or other parts of the house or nursing facility. One of the most effective alarm systems for seniors and patients with Alzheimer’s, …
There are many items, devices, or products that can help seniors and patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and special needs in their daily living, and two of the most popular items are the car caddie and the organizer. What are these items? How do they help seniors? And how do you find the …
A lot of seniors experience urinary incontinence or a loss of bladder control. This can be due to an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, menopause, an enlarged prostate, or certain medications. Around 25 million people in the United States experience bladder leakage daily, based on the National Association for Continence.[1] Most …
Alarms are essential whenever a caregiver or a loved one is taking care of an elderly person with Alzheimer’s and dementia or someone that has special needs. The reason why alarms are important is that they will alert the caregiver if the senior or patient is making sudden movements like getting out …
Sleeping is one of the most important activities that we need to do every day, as it allows our body to rest and heal after a stressful or taxing day doing chores, accomplishing work-related tasks in the office, or studying in school. However, many elderly or senior patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia …