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Are Senior Moments Normal? What to Do When Memory Issues Are a Concern

Published November 6, 2020
Are Senior Moments Normal? What to Do When Memory Issues Are a Concern
Some memory issues are a normal part of aging, but if there is a concern about possible dementia, bring the issue up with your primary care provider. You altogether forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Thursday, misplaced your reading glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of your new neighbor… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Senior Health

Expired Prescriptions? Here’s How to Dispose of Medication Safely

Published October 22, 2020
Expired Prescriptions? Here’s How to Dispose of Medication Safely
Proper and safe medication disposal is important. With many aging parents taking multiple prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing medications and dosages to discover ideal solutions, it is crucial to know how to dispose of medication safely once it is expired or no longer needed. There are several medication disposal options: Check labels. The… Continue reading →
Posted in Caregiver Tips, Medication, Senior Safety

Overcoming Challenging Behaviors: Refusal to Change Clothes and Dementia

Published October 15, 2020
Overcoming Challenging Behaviors: Refusal to Change Clothes and Dementia
Learn tips to help manage challenging dementia behaviors. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires empathy, creativity, and patience, being able to step away from your own reasoning and logic and understand why a certain behavior is happening, and then to understand exactly how to successfully manage it. Refusal to… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia

Home Care for Seniors: Is it Safe Now?

Published October 8, 2020
Home Care for Seniors: Is it Safe Now?
Home care for seniors follows rigorous safety protocols to keep clients safe. Looking back at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the senior family members they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as… Continue reading →
Posted in Senior Health, Senior Safety

Simple Solutions for Managing Disinhibited Behaviors Common with Alzheimer’s

Published September 18, 2020
Simple Solutions for Managing Disinhibited Behaviors Common with Alzheimer’s
Some behaviors common among those with Alzheimer’s can be difficult to manage; but support is available for seniors and their families. Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. Each one of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s mind when a senior with dementia showcases disinhibited behaviors, such as: Rude or tactless comments Inappropriate sexual remarks… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care

Beyond Fall Prevention: Regain Confidence After the Trauma of a Fall

Published September 11, 2020
Beyond Fall Prevention: Regain Confidence After the Trauma of a Fall
In-home support can help seniors regain confidence in physical activity after a fall. While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling when it comes to the elderly, who are at an elevated risk for serious injuries which could… Continue reading →
Posted in Fall Prevention, In-Home Assessments, Senior Safety

Seniors Postponing Elective Procedures – Is Now the Right Time?

Published September 4, 2020
Seniors Postponing Elective Procedures – Is Now the Right Time?
During a pandemic, your doctor can provide guidance on weighing the risks of an elective procedure against the risks of postponing it. The COVID-19 pandemic put our world on pause, including, among a great number of other activities, medical appointments and procedures. In fact, approximately one-half of all adults either canceled or put off routine… Continue reading →
Posted in Senior Health, Senior Safety

New Research Brings a Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Research, Reversing Symptoms

Published August 18, 2020
New Research Brings a Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Research, Reversing Symptoms
Research in Parkinson’s disease is underway, bringing renewed hope to those living with the condition. Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, who believed they were examining connective tissue cell protein, got quite a surprise when they instead stumbled upon a therapy to eradicate the outward symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not… Continue reading →
Posted in In-Home Assessments, Medical News, Parkinson's Disease

Wrongly Accused? How to Respond When Dementia Induces These Delusions

Published August 12, 2020
Wrongly Accused? How to Respond When Dementia Induces These Delusions
Even the most devoted caregivers often face false accusations by loved ones with dementia. It can come seemingly out of thin air: you place your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich in front of her – light on the mayo, no onions – something which usually brings her enjoyment. But this time, she shoves the plate… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Dementia, Family Caregiving

Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors – Is it Time to Venture Out of the House?

Published August 6, 2020
Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors – Is it Time to Venture Out of the House?
Venturing out of the house after social isolation can decrease loneliness, but not without potential health risks. After months of isolating, quarantining, and distancing from friends and family, stay-at-home orders have been relaxed this summer. However, for older adults in particular, is it safe to head out? Unfortunately, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a… Continue reading →
Posted in Mental Health, Resources, Senior Safety

Living with COPD During COVID-19: The Resources and Tips You Need

Published July 22, 2020
Living with COPD During COVID-19: The Resources and Tips You Need
Find additional resources and tips for living with COPD during COVID-19. Seniors diagnosed with COPD have needed to stay particularly vigilant since the COVID-19 pandemic started, because they are likely at both a higher risk for contracting the virus and also for developing more serious complications as a result. A recently available research study… Continue reading →
Posted in COPD, Medical News, Senior Health

Providing Alzheimer’s Care During COVID-19

Published July 15, 2020
Providing Alzheimer’s Care During COVID-19
Midnight Sun in Anchorage is here to help provide additional resources for Alzheimer’s care during COVID-19. Confusion. Isolation. Loneliness. These feelings are becoming common for a number of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, however when you factor in the element of Alzheimer’s, the challenges and frustrations are increased to an entirely new level. Consider, for… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Family Caregiving

How to Help Manage Rummaging Behaviors in Dementia

Published June 18, 2020
Rummaging behaviors in dementia are not uncommon and can be managed. Searching through boxes, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and searching repetitively through many different items can be frustrating for the people providing care for a senior with dementia, but in reality these actions are fulfilling an objective. Rummaging behaviors… Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia
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