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If you’ve recently taken on the role of caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future holds. Despite your new responsibility, it’s crucial that you don’t stop caring for yourself as well. Early Planning Is Essential One
Being a family caregiver can get tough! Not only are you managing your own day-to-day responsibilities, you’re also taking on many of the needs of your loved one. While this is incredibly rewarding, there’s no doubt it can get overwhelming.
When most of us think about staying fit we immediately think about our body from the neck down. However, brain fitness plays a vital role in nearly everything we do – thinking, working, playing, remembering, socializing, and communicating. It’s predicted
The Best of Utah Valley competition is held each spring and readers nominate and vote on their favorite local businesses, services, and products in Utah County. The Daily Herald counts the votes, chooses the top three in each category and
Of the many challenges that family caregivers must face on a daily basis, perhaps the greatest—and least addressed—is the mental and emotional health of the caregivers themselves. Self-care is often the last thing that caregivers address. However, living with stress,
Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically occurs during the early morning, late afternoon, or early evening when daylight and darkness are transitioning. Individuals may show any variety
Aspen Senior Day Center – Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, when used appropriately, music can: Alter mood Manage self-induced agitation Stimulate positive interactions Encourage cognitive function Coordinate motor movements Playing a
Vascular Dementia is the second most commonly diagnosed form of dementia (after Alzheimer’s) and it’s estimated it accounts for up to 20% of dementia cases. According to Mayo Clinic, vascular dementia is described as brain damage from an impairment of
1. Adult Day Care gives family caregivers the break they need. Aspen Senior Day Center provides a safe and engaging atmosphere in which seniors can spend their day several times a week with our professional caregivers. This wonderful senior care
How can caregivers (family members and staff at Aspen Senior Center) reduce agitated behaviors and better assist clients to feel safe and calm, to meet needs that cannot be spoken? Research suggests 5 straightforward interventions: 1. Hearing: Reduce noise pollution