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Speech Therapy for Seniors
Speech therapy for seniors is dedicated to assessing and treating communication, language, and speech problems. It helps develop voice, fluency, clarity, comprehension, and sound production skills. While most people associate speech therapy with kids, it can also help with speech impairment in older people caused by stroke, injuries, dementia, and other conditions. Age can cause
Making Your Home Alzheimer’s Friendly
Ever since the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has started to gain more attention, many people have been worried about their loved ones’ care. Today, with advancements in technology and the availability of various home care aides, there is a growing number of caregivers learning how to create a home that will be much easier for
Top 10 Summer Activities for Seniors
Did you know that it is normal for seniors to experience a decline in mental performance and memory when the temperature rises? That’s right, heat and humidity can hurt your loved one’s brain power. Thankfully, this does not mean there are no summer activities for seniors. There are many enjoyable things you can do as
Tai Chi for Overall Health
Have you ever been watching a movie or tv show and a scene appears where older adults wearing loose linen pants practice slow, meditative poses in a park or other outdoor setting. I bet you wondered what exactly they were doing. It’s not anything magical or mystical. It’s actually just Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese
Tips for Taking Care of Seniors
Information for this post was contributed by Beverly Nelson of Standupforcaregivers.org Though aging is a natural part of life, it is often something we try to avoid. As younger adults, it isn’t easy for us to fully understand the extent of how old age impacts daily life. Often if community members have already “aged” but appear
Signs of Stroke and Stroke Prevention
In the US, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or ruptured. Without nutrients and oxygen, brain cells stop working properly, and die. A person having a stroke requires immediate medical care– it’s a medical emergency. The longer a person goes without
Learning Non Verbal Language
When I was a student at university, I worked in an assisted living facility as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). During that time, I had the privilege of caring for a woman who I will call Jane. I was told that Jane had lost her spoken language as the result of a past stroke. She
Occupational Therapy Can Help
Occupational Therapy can positively impact people across every stage of life. Occupational therapy helps people of any age learn to live well by adapting to physical, cognitive or sensory limitations and differences. The term “occupational” refers to the normal, everyday tasks or “occupations” that people perform at home, school or workplace. A lack of knowledge