Mini-Mental Exam Can Detect Memory Loss
In only ten minutes time, a mini-mental exam screens seniors for signs of dementia. Referred to in the medical community simply as a “mini-mental”, the official name is the Mini-mental State Exam and it is copyrighted by Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR). Geriatric care doctors will give this exam to their senior clients to keep ahead […]
Planning for care after an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Disease is not an easy one for the senior with the diagnosis or their family. The very best strategy, though, is to talk about the disease and to develop a plan of action for managing the memory loss and the care needs. This will allow the senior to feel they are still involved in […]
Aging Well
What are the secrets for healthy aging? My second cousin and her husband are visiting this weekend, while attending a wedding. We are friends as second cousins because my Great Grandmother lived to be 101 and was her Aunt. We have a generation gap because Great Grandpa was the oldest child and my cousin’s Grandmother […]
Types of Dementia
Yesterday’s Caregiverlist Blog post mentions the free memory loss testing at 2,000 locations nationwide provided by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (a few drug companies are sponsoring this so it is free for seniors). Why is early detection important? Because it can enable the senior and their family to understand the progression of various forms […]
Free Memory Screenings at more than 2,000 locations
My Mother thinks that I am always keeping tabs on her memory. After working in senior care, I have seen first hand that early detection of memory loss can make a positive difference. I have seen senior’s memories improve after starting medications and developing a regular routine with a caregiver to guide them. I have […]
“Away From Her”, a movie about Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease presents many challenges for the senior suffering from the disease, as well as for family members and caregivers. It is very difficult to watch someone lose their memory and their ability to communicate with loved ones. Often, the people who are closest to the senior with Alzheimer’s Disease are the ones they take […]
Advantages of a Senior Home Care Agency
Seniors needing additional care services provided by a Caregiver have the option of hiring a Senior Home Care agency to professionally provide the services or of finding a direct-hire Caregiver. Caregiverlist.com only connects seniors with services provided by professional Senior Home Care Agencies. This is because these senior care agencies meet the legal guidelines established […]
Discussing Senior Care Options with Family
As the news media reports on the presidentail campaigns, we now all know Barack Obama is taking a couple days off the campaign trail to visit his sick Grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, in Hawaii. She was discharged from the hospital to her home and her condition is described as serious. Details of her illness have not been released but […]
Barack Obama: Taking Time Out for Grandma
This week, Barack Obama’s campaign announced that he will be taking time off from the campaign trail to visit his ailing Grandmother in Hawaii. Barack’s Grandma, Madelyn Dunham, age 86, is in declining health and her situation has become critical after being discharged from the hospital. We will all be Caregivers at some stage of […]
Free CPR Training Videos
The Today Show provided a how-to on CPR this morning, including providing the tip to keep pace to the beat of the song “Staying Alive” while performing chest compressions. This is because this song keeps pace at about 103 beats per minute. A representative from the Red Cross advised that everyone should be trained on […]
Assisted Living Survey Released Today
When navigating the various options for senior care, it is important to understand not only the care requirements and costs but also the short-term and long-term care needs. This can be especially challenging when Assisted Living becomes the senior’s desired choice. Most Assisted Living communities charge separately for caregiving services and may have limited resources for providing nursing […]
Chicago Marathon: Older Runners and Wheelchairs
We know that exercise is good for our health, at all ages. But if you are ever finding yourself thinking of excuses for why you shouldn’t exercise, let these Chicago Marathon finishers provide you with some inspiration. Aussie Kurt Fearnley won the men’s wheelchair division and set a course record, too. This was his second […]
