COVID-19 and the Consequences of Isolating the Elderly |
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Looking for balance Between Isolation and loneliness for seniors.
As countries are affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the elderly population will soon be told to self-isolate for “a very long time”. This attempt to shield the over-70s, and... |
If I get Dementia |
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By Rachael Wonderlin
If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
If ... |
$50-million allocated to National Strategy on Dementia |
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The Federal government announced its intention to release $50-million over 5 years to develop a National Strategy on Dementia. The goal of this strategy is to promote healthy living, thereby hoping to reduce the occurrence of dementia and promoting early diagnosis. As well, eliminating ... |
Bad Behavior - Paranoia and Hallucination in Elderly |
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Paranoia and hallucinations in the elderly can take many forms, from accusing family members of stealing, seeing people who aren't there or believing someone is trying to murder them.
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Photo by Stefano Pollio on Unsplash
What to do if your loved on... |
Bad Behavior - Swearing, Offensive Language & Inappropriate Comments |
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When a normally loving father or mother is suddenly using the worst profanities, using offensive language or saying inappropriate things, family members are baffled as to why…and what to do about it.
We've heard stories about parents who used to be mild-mannered, prop... |
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