While traditional prescription medication can play a role in health and wellness, more seniors are turning to holistic and natural alternatives to feel their best. Aromatherapy and essential oils are gaining in popularity, used to reduce anxiety, encourage a serene mood, and allow for better sleep.
As the COVID pandemic begins to fade, we recognize that as a community, we should address virus prevention even in times of relative health and wellness.
Cognitive and behavioral changes often indicate Alzheimer's in seniors. However, these symptoms may also be indicative of alcohol-induced dementia.
It is important that seniors and their caregivers are aware of the signs of stroke so they can react quickly in an emergency situation. Once a stroke has occurred, the stroke recovery process may be quick, or last a lifetime.
Are hallucinations and dementia related? There may very well be, but dementia is not the only condition which could be triggering there epsisodes.
Those reaching their senior years are more familiar with technology than those before them, as they have lived for a few decades surrounded by advancing tech.
While Alzheimer’s disease affects both men and women, one of the great mysteries is why it so disproportionately affects the female population.
The Venice area offers a myriad of spring activities to get back outdoors, all while keeping a safe distance and keeping everyone safe.
One of the best ways to assess how your loved one is doing on their own - or if they need to consider assisted living - is to understand their ability to complete common activities of daily life. (ADLs)
Oral health can decline as we age, whether because of physical or mental handicaps or inability to get to the dentist for regular visits.