Understanding Aphasia Disorder: Finding Words Through Music
Aphasia is a communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, or write due to damage to the brain’s language center. The onset of Aphasia most often occurs due to a sudden brain injury or stroke, dementia, or traumatic brain injury. Bruce Willis is a famous actor known for his roles in […]
Illinois Right-to-Die Bill: Introduced in State Senate February 2024
In February, Illinois joined other states in meeting the requests of physicians and patients to legalize medical aid in dying. Surveys show 71% of Illinois residents support this compassionate “right to die” legislation, also known as “death with dignity” would allow adults age 18 and older with the mental ability to make their own decisions […]
Connect with your Care Client: Learn How to Communicate Effectively
Effectively communicating as a caregiver impacts all of your care activities. How can you develop good communication skills to use with care clients? When you want to connect and engage in conversation with your care clients, it’s important to understand their generation and any special needs they might have. Guess what? Research shows that the […]
Success Stories on How Walking Improves Senior’s Lives
Add Walking to your Daily Care Plans When Possible Walking is a simple but powerful activity that many seniors and caregivers might overlook. It’s not about fancy equipment or intense workouts—it’s about getting moving. Dr. Leonard Pianko, a cardiologist, highlights the physical benefits of walking, including improved heart health, better blood pressure, and even enhanced […]
Senior Women Keeping Life’s Fire Sparking
“Aging is just another word for Living” says Cindy Joseph, and senior women involved in fashion, arts, sports, and other activities into their 90’s and 100’s do not just inspire people of all ages but break stereotypes. Iris Apfel, known as the “Geriatric Starlet”, passed away on March 1st, 2024 at age 102. Despite gaining […]
New Blood Tests Transform Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
The development of blood tests capable of accurately detecting brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s Disease without the need for brain scans or spinal taps could revolutionize how doctors diagnose the disease. Amyloid beta proteins, which are known to accumulate and form plaques in the brain cause the progression of the disease. According to Dr. Suzanne […]
Outlive the Hardships that Come with Age: The Inspiring Story of the 116-year-old, Edith Ceccarelli
Edith Ceccarelli, also known as ‘Edie’, was born in 1908. She lived through two world wars and two of America’s deadliest pandemics, and witnessed the rise of new technologies. Throughout her 116 years, she experienced the joys of love and compassion, the pain of loss and heartache, and the challenges of aging. She saw friends […]
Stay Safe and Warm this Winter
Many of us cozy up indoors with blankets, heaters, and in front of the warm crackling fire, while also lighting candles to relax. However, did you know home fires are more common during the winter season than any other time of the year? Heating equipment, candles, round-the-clock cooking, holiday decorations such as lights, are the […]
Learn about the Danish Art of “Hygge”
A lot of people get depressed during the winter season or suffer from the “winter time blues”. Long dark nights, reduced exposure to sunlight and the colder weather contribute to us feeling tired, low energy, and sad. Danes, despite having only 4 hours of sunshine a day are considered as the “happiest people” on the […]
Unleash Your Inner Artist
The study, called Creativity and Aging, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, shows that actively engaging in the artistic creativity can make individuals feel like they’re aging more slowly. How cool is that? Now, it’s time to encourage yourself, your care clients, or your loved ones to dive into the world of art. […]
Celebrating the Heartfelt Work of Our Unsung Heroes, the Caregivers
During the Holiday season, remember that as a caregiver, whether you are looking after elderly family members, individuals with health challenges, or those with special needs, your presence can play an important role in ensuring that everyone can partake in the joy of the season. The holidays can bring both moments of warmth and added […]
Incorporate Puzzles into Your Care Client’s Care Plan
Engaging your care clients, especially your senior clients, in purposeful activities enhances their cognitive function, promotes emotional happiness, and provides a sense of routine and structure. By adding puzzles into your care routines, you can offer another fun activity that will also stimulate the mind and deliver a sense of accomplishment along with fun. Here’s […]