Home Aide Network

10/09/2024

Alzheimer's Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes are inevitable when caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's. Some are more avoidable than others. Here are guidelines to avert the most common mistakes.

08/29/2024

How to Stop Dementia Patients from Wandering

Wandering among people with Alzheimer's and other dementias is dangerous – find strategies and services to help prevent it.

08/03/2024

Normal and Abnormal Sleep in the Elderly

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08/01/2024

Healthy Soft Foods for the Elderly

Explore 53 tasty and nutritious soft foods for the elderly. These meals are easy to chew and swallow, meeting dietary needs without compromising on flavor.

07/24/2024

Extreme heat and medications don't mix!
Exposure to intense sun and heat can cause dangerous drug interactions, especially in older adults. Be mindful of a senior’s medication regimen and outdoor activities during the summer months to avoid dehydration, skin reactions, and heat-related illnesses.

A warming planet means more people are being affected by extreme heat—and so are their prescription medications. Here's how high temperatures can make drugs stop working, and what you can do to keep yours safe.

07/12/2024

Hot Weather Safety Tips for Adults

Learn about heat-related illnesses—hyperthermia (e.g., heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more)—and seek help for symptoms of heat stroke.

07/06/2024

Caregiver Burnout: Tips and Advice for Caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia may require your intense vigilance as a caregiver, but there is much you can do to release your own stress. 

06/26/2024

Summer Activities for Seniors

These 7 summer activities for seniors will keep you busy and having fun all summer long and can be enjoyed both inside and outside senior living communities!

06/19/2024

What to Do When a Senior Refuses Help

Navigate elderly parents refusing help with effective strategies, careful evaluations, and caregiver support.

06/17/2024

Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe at Home

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/home-safety-tips-older-adults #:~:text=Remove%20area%20rugs%20and%20fix,surfaces%20that%20may%20get%20wet.

06/12/2024

What are the signs of Alzheimer's disease?

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-symptoms-and-diagnosis/what-are-signs-alzheimers-disease #:~:text=Memory%20problems%20are%20typically%20one,the%20early%20stages%20of%20Alzheimer's.

06/10/2024

Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

For many of us, the holidays are an opportunity to see aging loved ones. We may notice signs that bare the need for consideration.