Reading and Resource List
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Rick in Alzheimer's, Brain Activation, Brain Fitness, Brain Injury, Care Giving, Dementia, Health, Knowledge, Memory Loss, Research, Resources, Stroke | 0 comments
If you are concerned about caring for a person living with dementia, or if you’re simply interested in brain aging and health, we’ve developed a list of resources and books to review. Click to read more…
Parking-lot Croquet Event June 15th
Posted on 13. Jun, 2010 by Rick in Alzheimer's, Events, Resources | 0 comments
At A WiserMind, we are always looking for new and unique ways to improve quality of life as we age and improve the quality of care delivered to those in need. There may be no better way to have fun and learn about healthy aging, than joining us to play Parking-Lot Croquet. Click to read more…
Alzheimer’s Symposium Notes
Posted on 03. May, 2010 by Rick in Alzheimer's, Research, Resources | 0 comments
Session notes from Colorado Alzheimer’s Association Education Symposium
Fall Factors: Balance
Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by Rick in Health, Knowledge, Suggestions | 0 comments
Fall Factors: Balance…Both internal (body) and external (environment) factors contribute to falls. Body factors, consist of our sense of balance, muscle strength, flexibility, posture and muscle control. This post discusses our the sources of our internal sense of balance.
Fall Cause and Survival Introduction
Posted on 04. Apr, 2010 by Rick in Health, Knowledge, Suggestions | 0 comments
In-home falls are often caused by hazards that are easy to fix. Unfortunately, easy doesn’t get done, and so these hazards are ignored and overlooked. Each year more than a third of adults over 65 experience a fall. Statistics collected by the CDC indicate that if you have one fall you are two to three times more likely to fall again. Falling is a slippery slope that could be easily avoided. To make matters worse, falls don’t just mean the minor pumps and bruises of youth. In seniors, falls can lead to injury, disability, reduced physical function, loss of independence, drastically increased cost of care, and in the worst scenario–death.
March 2010 Brain Boggler Answers
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by Rick in Newsletter, Trivia | 0 comments
Answers to the March 2010 What’s on Your Mind? brain bogglers.
What’s on Your Mind newsletter March 2010
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by Rick in Events, Newsletter, Trivia | 0 comments
Highlights and links to the March What’s on your Mind? newsletter. Happy Reading.
2010 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures Report Available
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Rick in Alzheimer's, Research, Resources | 0 comments
The Alzheimer’s Association has just published its 2010 annual Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. This report details the escalation of Alzheimer’s, which currently impacts over 5 million Americans. This post highlights some of the details in this thought provoking report.
The Brain-Body Connection – March 18, 2010
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Rick in Brain Fitness, Events, Health, Knowledge | 0 comments
Join us on March 18th for a free event at Garden Plaza of Aurora to learn and talk about, The Brain-Body connection. Click the title to learn more.
How to know when a loved-one needs help
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by Rick in Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Brain Activation, Dementia, Depression, Suggestions | 0 comments
Many changes in life for our aging loved-one, may require attention and support. An active care plan can lessen the impact and improve quality of life. Things may seem normal on the outside, but under the surface nothing is as it should be. The only way to truly know is to be open and honest with yourself and the clues you are seeing.
There are definite signs that indicate some kind of assistance may be necessary. Failing eyesight, memory lapses, confusion, fatigue, sadness, drug and other substance-abuse and appetite changes can account for a diminished ability to manage a home. As spouses and family caregivers, we might want to deny the need for help and hope for the best, but when observed objectively the need for action and increased care is usually undeniable.
This posting contains a simple observational checklist. You may wish to use it to objectively assess your loved-one’s current condition and their ability to safely function independently.