Care & Services
Health & Wellness
7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Between 1900 and 2000, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 30 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…
Read More- Categories
-
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community
Caring for a senior loved one can be challenging, especially when caring for a senior living with memory loss…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
What to Do When Your Parent With Alzheimer’s Goes Wandering
The number of reports of lost Alzheimer’s patients—older men and women who’ve wandered by foot or car and are lost for…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
How to Have Fun Caregiving for a Senior Loved One
If you are a family caregiver for a senior loved one, the concept of “fun” may be the furthest…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Humor and Laughter — A Great Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there is nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease, humor can be an effective way to cope, both for the family…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
What to Do After a Dementia Diagnosis in Your Loved One
Imagine – your 68-year-old father has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and…
Read More -
Health & Wellness
Seniors and Music: Benefiting Health and Happiness
(Originally published in 2018) A piano. A dulcimer. An acoustic guitar. A ukulele. An untried voice that turned out…
Read More -
Care & Services
Budgeting for Independent Senior Living: What You Need to Know
For older adults, regular responsibilities like household upkeep and cooking can be cumbersome. Independent living communities are a great…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Communicating & Engaging Imagination: Why the Arts Are Key to Dementia Care
When you receive a serious medical diagnosis, it can feel as though it takes over your identity. You begin…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Seeking Out Memory Care for a Senior Loved One
When your spouse or loved one with dementia reaches the point where you can no longer provide the type…
Read More -
Care & Services
Two Types of At-Home Care for Seniors
When it comes to finding at-home care for seniors in the comfort of their own homes, there are two…
Read More -
Care & Services
How to Choose the Right Hospice Care for Your Senior Loved One
One of the most important decisions many of us will ever have to make is choosing the right hospice…
Read More -
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
The Effect of Sundown Syndrome on Seniors with Dementia
Sundown syndrome is a phenomenon where people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia become increasingly confused and…
Read More
Want to find out more?
If you’d like to stay up to date with Bethesda Health Group, sign up here to receive our blog and newsletters!
"*" indicates required fields