It is important to remember that weather can play a big role in how a senior socializes. Plan ahead with your family to assure your senior family member avoids social isolation in the winter months.
The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions that make them more susceptible to be impacted by the cold.
Often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem or as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia tends to occur at a younger age, generally between 40-45 years.
Often, bringing up the person’s memory and spending a few minutes discussing pleasant memories can benefit the senior.
As we age, the risk of falling greatly increases. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury or death for this age group.
While most of us have been taught to “never tell a lie,” especially to our parents, this advice may be counterproductive when caring for someone who suffers from moderate dementia.
