How Ostomy Surgery Gave Me My Life Back
From the time I was in high school, I had what was called a nervous stomach. Going on a date was stressful, because I never knew when that nervous stomach would begin to cramp and have me urgently seek the nearest bathroom. Going on a class trip was out of the question. Things calmed down […]
Medical Alert Systems and Wearable Devices For Older Adults Who Want To Age In Place
We’ve talked before about how technology for seniors can be helpful and necessary to ensuring that our loved ones are safe. Family members may have concerns about the safety of their loved ones when they are aging in place. What if they accidentally turn on the gas? Or what if they forget to lock their […]
Love Wins: A Study on Caregiving For a Spouse With Dementia
Guest Author R. Amanda Cooper M.A., Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona Through my research at the University of Arizona, I have talked to many individuals who are caregivers to a family member who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I find these caregivers inspiring. Despite the incredible challenges that come along […]
Navigating Memory Loss by Dr. Corinne Self
Watch a video of Dr. Corinne Self’s presentation “Navigating Memory Loss” invited as a speaker by the Alzheimer’s Association hosted at the Harmony Hospice Community Center.
Harmony Hospice: Free Grief Support Groups And Educational Events
Harmony Hospice is not just a hospice support service, it’s also a host and space for community events. As professionals in the caregiving community, we’d like to put a spotlight on their calendar of free educational events and bereavement support groups in Tucson, Arizona. Harmony Hospice holds virtual and in-person support groups throughout the week: […]
Six Strategies To Help Dementia Patients Maintain A Healthy Weight
Weight loss is a common problem among people with neurocognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In earlier stages, likely causes are reduced appetite and forgetting to cook/eat. Later on, difficulty swallowing and reduced recognition of food can play a role. Weight loss can also be caused by medication side effects. Less commonly, weight loss […]
Skin Care Tips for Seniors Living In The Desert
As we age, it’s normal for our skin to retain less moisture. Older adults tend to have thinner, more sensitive skin. That’s why we encourage our local desert community to create a skin care routine that improves overall hydration. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and it deserves your affection! Skin functions […]
Dehydration Prevention For the Elderly
Click the link to download a .pdf copy of ElderHealth’s Dehydration Prevention presentation by Melissa Koon, NP. Below is the information from the presentation in blog format. Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% of water. The brain is around 85% water. A Loss of just 1-2% of total body water can impair brain […]
Art With Katie: How To Make Christmas Crafts With Senior Adults
Katie Purdy, Art Guide at ElderHealth gives three tutorial videos on how-to make a few fun and easy Christmas tree crafts for the holiday season. Caregivers and care partners can do these as a fun activity with simple list of materials. Craft supplies: Video 1: How to Paint a Picture of a Christmas Tree Using Acrylic […]
Ozempic Injection Tutorial Video And Tips
Four Important Tips For Adults Who Administer Ozempic Injections DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this article are for informational purposes only. No material in this article is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis […]