The long-term memory of a person with dementia is almost always preserved. When visiting a loved one with dementia, Teal Busteed, therapy program manager at Regis Woods Genesis Rehab Services, suggests... ...playing music from your loved one‘s past or reliving family events. … [Read more...] about Try this on your next visit to a loved one with dementia
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Add these to your first aid kit
Dawn Gillman, nurse practitioner at Floyd Memorial Wound Healing Center, suggests these over-the-counter bandages when creating a first aid kit:Bandages containing silver, a natural antibacterial. These new bandages and pre-applied antibiotic bandages can be used for infected … [Read more...] about Add these to your first aid kit
Two easy tips for caregivers to remember
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s Dementia and Alzheimer’s are terms that are often confused. Dr. Rangaraj Gopalraj Geriatrician with UofL Physicians provides an easy-to-remember explanation: “Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe memory problems that could be caused by a number of … [Read more...] about Two easy tips for caregivers to remember
Make Gray Look Great
Photo by Melissa DonaldModel: Bernie Mudd-White, owner of Mudd Graphic Design ResourcesAge: 54Choosing her natural gray hair in place of color has made daily hair maintenance much easier for Bernie. She decided to let her hair show its natural color at age 40 because coloring her … [Read more...] about Make Gray Look Great
Is your loved one drinking enough water?
“Our perception of thirst goes down as we age,” says Dr. Rangaraj Gopalraj, a geriatrician with UofL Physicians. “It is easy, especially for older adults, to dehydrate in the summer months. To avoid dehydration......get an idea of how much loved ones are drinking by filling a … [Read more...] about Is your loved one drinking enough water?