Community Blog

Recognizing and Preventing Strokes in Seniors

Did you know that stroke is now one of the leading causes of death in the US, coming in at number five? It’s estimated that nearly a million people will have a stroke this year. But here’s the good news: up to 80% of all strokes are preventable! The National Stroke Association and other agencies...

Advice on Aging Gracefully

The seniors who make it to the age of 75 or 85, or even 100 have triumphed and survived many threats to their physical and emotional health. Through these events, they have become much wiser and possess a maturity that only comes with age. Depression, worthlessness, and anxiety are some feelings that are often found...

Tips for Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease changes everything for a person. Taking care of someone with the disease can be difficult and stressful. This article will give you some helpful tips for coping with the caretaking skills required to help the loved one stay as independent as possible for as long as possible! What is Parkinson’s Disease?Parkinson’s Disease affects...

How to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be

Is Caregiving New to You?If caregiving is new to you, it’s normal to feel some anxiety about your new position and what it may require of you. This article will give you the skinny on what you need to know to be the best caregiver you can be! Understand the Needs of Your PatientIn-home care...

How to Reduce the Symptoms of Sundowning

What does sundowning mean? Alzheimer’s Disease has a component that might be familiar for caretakers and their loved ones—it’s called sundowning, and it’s the increased level of confusion that tends to happen in the later part of the day. If you’re caring for someone with dementia of Alzheimer’s, you may notice that they become more agitated...

Tips for Coping with Repetitive Questions from Alzheimer’s Patients

Have you ever noticed that people who suffer from Alzheimer’s often repeat things? Short-term memory loss is one of the most challenging symptoms of mental impairment such as Alzheimer’s Disease of dementia. Rest assured that no senior will want to aggravate you by repeating things, and often they too are frustrated at that process. It’s...

Warm Up With These January Events

Jan. 8 Knitting & Needle Work Drop-in is held each Monday at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside. 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your projects and work alongside other needle crafters. FREE. Current Events Group meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Indian Prairie Public Library, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills roads, Darien. 7-9...

The Dos and Don'ts of Drinking Coffee

Reap the Benefits of Coffee Without the Drawbacks For those who enjoy a cup of morning coffee, there’s just no substitute. And for the most part, doctors and scientists seem to agree that a couple of cups a day are perfectly OK, and maybe even good, for most people. The benefits of coffee are many....