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 […]
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 […]
We Can Do Better For Our Elders
Originally written for and appeared on Arizona Daily Star’s Local Opinion: We can do better for your elders The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Dr. Corinne Self “Anita tried to stab John with a knitting needle,” I remember my mom telling us over the phone when I was a teen. Aunt […]