Create a Fall-Proof Home Environment Most falls are caused by a loss of footing (tripping) and/or traction (slipping) associated with env...

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t lift...

by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP Caregiving is not babysitting. Let those who can...do! Many caregivers struggle with finding a balance between ...

How are the ADLs Used in Senior Care? Together, ADLs and IADLs make up the skills a person generally needs to successfully and safely liv...

What are ADLs - Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Instrumental Activities of Daily Living or IADLs are not essential for basic func...

Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living There are many ADL and IADL evaluation tools used to measure the normal changes ...

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Activities of Daily Living or ADLs is a term used by healthcare professionals to refer to the...

When a typical person gets up in the morning, they sit up and throw their feet over the edge of the bed. Then they stand and walk to the ...

As we age, not everyone retains the same capacity for maintaining themselves or their environment. You may notice one thing here and the...

4 ways to create a dementia friendly home by making things easier to see 1. Avoid reflective surfaces and keep lighting even Shiny or ref...

1. Ask their doctor to review all their medications Sometimes, side effects from a medication or combination of medications can cause dis...

10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors Dementia can cause hallucinations Dementia causes changes in the brain that may ...

1. Learn from what happened After giving yourself a chance to calm down and de-stress from the episode of aggressive dementia behavior, t...

10 reasons people living with dementia get up in the night, and what often happens when they do By: M. Susan Macaulay Contrary to what ma...

Ways to Handle Screaming and Crying in Dementia Dementia can cause intense emotional outbursts When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s o...