“I don’t know who you are. And I want you out of my room and to leave me alone. Or I’m going to call for help!” These and similar responses are commonly heard in homes and assisted living communities across Alaska. They are harsh words and usually spoken by an aging parent to frustrated children, […]
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Dementia affects millions of people all around the world, with over 15 percent of all men and women over the age of 80 experiencing some degree of dementia. Rates of dementia in the elderly are continuing to rise, but research has identified several preventable risk factors associated with the condition, including smoking, regular alcohol intake
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What you can do to help to improve understanding in both directions with person with dementia: https://youtu.be/rQ5TZL_dtD0 BE PATIENT Take time to listen and allow time for the person with dementia to talk without interruption. LEARN TO INTERPRET. Try to understand what is being said based on the context. If the person is
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If you are looking for senior independent living in Alaska here is our list of 20 Senior Housing Communities in Alaska We understand that our community isn’t for everyone and with the difficulty aging Alaskans have finding adequate housing, we’ve compiled a list of senior housing in Anchorage and other parts of Alaska. Even if
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It’s important to prevent senior falls, especially men and women who are 65 and older who have a significantly increased risk of falling compared with younger individuals. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Falling is the top cause of injury in this age group. About 60 percent of these incidents happen at home.
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Some seniors may struggle with getting a full eight hours of sleep. We will help you learn more about how vital sleep is to help seniors, why they are experiencing issues with sleeping, how they can sleep better.
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In-law relationships can be touchy at times. You’ve inherited a second set of parents who may or may not understand or appreciate your way of doing things. Spending a great deal of time together can be a bit stressful and even exhausting, depending on your relationship. Of course, everyone usually means well, and it’s likely
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Maintaining a meaningful a connection with grandparents past childhood can be difficult. You may not have many interests in common and health issues might limit the activities you can enjoy together. The six ideas below will help you spend quality time with the older generation, sharing conversation, teaching and learning from one another, and making
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Many factors come into play in successful wound care management, but perhaps none is as essential as nutrition. Proper nutrition is especially important for older adults who are more vulnerable to infections, weight loss or gain, loss of energy, and other health problems that can result after an illness or accident.
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If you’re about to retire, or have just started your retirement, you’ll probably be swapping a fast-paced lifestyle for a slower, quieter one. While it’s great to have time to yourself at last, the change can feel a little strange at first, and the wide-open future rather daunting. Things can feel a little too quiet,
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