Hospital Delirium: Cognitive Decline After Hospitalization
Note: While more is known now about hospital delirium, there is still not enough done to prevent hospital delirium or quickly treat it, if...
Note: While more is known now about hospital delirium, there is still not enough done to prevent hospital delirium or quickly treat it, if...
How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was the last...
Dear Readers: Happy New Year! It’s time for our semi-yearly roundup featuring elder-friendly products, services, and technology. As always, I’m including links and text...
They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially...
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from January 1...
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...
On New Year’s Day I often think of how, as a small child, I’d revel in my new pointy crayons and fresh paper that...
Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in...
I have interacted with countless professional and informal caregivers over the years, and I’ve noticed two prominent patterns that characterized my own experiences and...
Dear Carol: Our parents are in their mid-80s and are comparatively healthy. While I live near them, I work and have kids, so my...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association repetition is common in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, often in association with a person’s desire to seek...