Music Provides Positive Outcomes in Those with Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease characterized by a slow decline in memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly more prevalent as the leading cause of dementia, and is estimated to affect approximately 47 million people worldwide. The most common symptoms and warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include: Memory loss that disrupts daily life such as misplacing things and...
Caregivers throughout the Bay Area last month assembled for the inaugural Florida Caregiver Conference, a two-day event that focused on emerging caregiving products and services, planning education for caregivers and coaching caregivers how to care themselves. Sponsored by AARP Florida and the Tampa Bay Caregiver Accelerator (TBCA), the conference (May 17-18) also served as a capstone event for the students of the TBCA, a pilot program that bridges the gap...
Arming Family Caregivers with Resources for Healthy Eating We all know healthy eating is important for people of all ages. But eating a well-balanced diet is especially essential for seniors who want to feel their best. Unfortunately, problems associated with aging can interfere with some seniors’ ability to maintain a healthy diet. “We see seniors every day whose health is affected by poor diet, multiple medications and illnesses,” says Kristi...
Seven years ago, Jared and his two children, Monica and Stephanie, were faced with a family crisis. Anne, Jared’s wife and mother to Monica and Stephanie, had lung cancer that was diagnosed too late for any type of therapeutic intervention. No one at the hospital took the time to have a constructive and meaningful conversation with the family about end-of-life decisions. Anne simply wanted to go back home to die....
Wow – the Holidays are already over and behind us! With the New Year well under way – improving on your own health should be a priority! We’re not talking about losing weight or your New Year’s resolutions. And let’s face it, one person’s view of what is healthy may not work for you! There are 3 simple ways to help set your own healthy habits: Know Your Numbers Know Your Medication...