Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth We often touch our faces without thinking, which is a common way for cold and flu germs to enter...

Tip #2: Wash or sanitize hands thoroughly and often Frequently hand washing with regular soap is an effective way to get rid of cold...

Tip #1: Cold and Flu Prevention Tips 1. Get the flu vaccine Getting a flu shot reduces the risk of getting the flu. It also reduces the...

August 27, 2020 © Dmitry Kalinovsky @123rf Reminding others that “masks save lives” isn’t just sound advice. It’s a scientific fact that...

A year into the pandemic and some resources are still scarce. There are other resources that are available but are being charge at 2-5...

Part 3: Ways to Reduce & Manage Mean Behavior 1. Calm the situation down The first thing to do is reduce the tension in the room. Start...

Part 2: Why Someone with Dementia Says Mean Things First, it’s important to understand why this hurtful behavior is happening. Dementia...

Part 1 - Hurtful Things They May Say People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s...

4 Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage a Loved One's Independence by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP Caregiving is not babysitting. Let those who...

1. Accept their limitations Avoid pushing seniors with dementia beyond their limits by expecting them to do things they’ve been...

Why does dementia and anger happen? When someone has dementia, their ability to function well in the world declines. Tasks that we...