Sharing a meal with a loved one who has dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also come with challenges. Changes in appetite, focus, or swallowing may make mealtimes feel stressful. With the right approach, though, dining can still be a calm and comforting experience.
Caring for a loved one with dementia often means helping with daily routines that most of us take for granted. One of the toughest? Getting dressed. What seems simple can quickly turn stressful—for both the caregiver and the person with dementia.
Dr. Macie P. Smith recently went live to explain what these Medicaid cuts mean for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. In the video below, she breaks down the changes and what you need to know.
Part of aging is recognizing that when it comes to falls, we may not get up like we used to. We have less muscle mass, so we aren’t as strong. Our proprioceptors, the neurons in our muscles, tendons and ligaments that help us stay balanced, don’t work as well. We may take medications that make us drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded when we stand up too quickly.
Age ain’t nothing but a number. This is true in every sense of the age-old adage. The fact that President Biden is 81 and Former President Trump is 77, alone, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be President. Or should it?
Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE as it is affectionately known, is a comprehensive health care model that provides medical and social support for persons over the age of 55 who require nursing home level of care, but still live in the community.
Memory lapses can be a normal part of aging, but when are they cause for concern? Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains the warning signs to look for.
It’s important to note that for Americans over the age of 55, being without immediate family doesn’t mean they lack support. They may have developed a support system of friends, neighbors, and other people who are not related through family ties.
Most of the people diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease experience the same signs and symptoms as older people with the disease.
Take a peek inside Dr. Macie Smith’s Frequently Asked Questions Dementia Care Guidebook that has been featured on Amazon Best Sellers list.