Family Learning Blog

At Preferred HealthStaff, we’ve occasionally heard Alzheimer’s disease and dementia used interchangeably. Both of these ailments have some major similarities, […]

Recently we’ve noticed that more people are choosing to stay at home as they age. There are actually more than […]

Much of the advice around self-care for seniors centers on the body. That’s understandable, given that physical health prolongs life, […]

A couple of years ago, Jane Brody unexpectedly had her fifteen minutes of viral fame with an article in the […]

For many people, summer is the best time of year. But for seniors and senior care providers, the risk of […]

Despite major advances in medical science, a cure for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia remains out of reach. As […]

There aren’t many health risks more serious — or more misunderstood — than senior isolation. The likelihood of living alone […]

Seniors sometimes struggle with housekeeping and homemaking. Doing the laundry, making meals, washing dishes, and vacuuming floors — all of […]

Personal care services are often compared with care provided in facilities like nursing homes and assisted living centers. It’s easy […]

Moments of confusion are a fact of life when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. As Alzheimer’s progresses, these moments become […]