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Alzheimer's Patients

1. How To Travel Safely with Alzheimer’s Patients

By Nurse Next Door November 21, 2024

Dementia alters a person’s cognitive abilities, mood, and memory. Living with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of Dementia is challenging, but that shouldn’t deter people from following their favorite Read More

Senior-Friendly Downsized

2. Designing a Senior-Friendly Downsized Home Without Sacrificing Style

By Nurse Next Door November 19, 2024

Downsizing means shifting to a smaller and more manageable house. Downsizing can be an emotional experience. The idea of a ‘home’ has always been important to human beings. Homes are Read More

Culturally Sensitive Home Care

3. How to Address the Needs of Diverse Senior Populations Through Culturally Sensitive Home Care

By Nurse Next Door November 17, 2024

Around 25% of seniors in the US belong to a racial and ethnic minority group. By 2060, this percentage is expected to grow to 50%. While providing support to seniors, Read More

Alzeimers And Dementia Care

4. How Does Companionship Help Seniors Overcome Loneliness?

By Nurse Next Door November 13, 2024

Loneliness is a growing epidemic globally and affects vulnerable populations such as seniors the most. A recent poll revealed that 10% of Americans felt loneliness daily. This number is staggering Read More

Alzeimers And Dementia Care

5. Tips to Maintain Nutrition for Seniors with Loss of Taste

By Nurse Next Door November 6, 2024

As seniors age they may develop a loss of taste and can eventually lose all sense of taste which is known as aguesia.  Fortunately, complete loss of taste is rare. Read More

Alzeimers And Dementia Care

6. Environmental Health Risks for Seniors

By Nurse Next Door November 1, 2024

Approximately one-fifth of the population in America are seniors. Older adults aged 60 and up tend to be more vulnerable to environmental health risks such as poor air quality, contaminated Read More