Exercises for motor skills training after a stroke
The brain is capable of rewiring and repairing itself even if its cells are damaged. The undamaged parts step in to perform the tasks that the damaged parts were performing...
FAMILY
Diseases
Delirium
Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment. The start of delirium is usually rapid — within hours or a few days...
Aggressive Behavior From Seniors
The first step in managing aggressive behavior is to try and understand what the client is feeling and what they were triggered by...
Alzheimer's desease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Care
Rules for treating elderly people with dementia
Establish a daily routine. Some tasks, such as bathing or medical appointments, are easier when the person is most alert and refreshed. Allow some flexibility for spontaneous activities.
How to regulate emotions in old age
Older age is normatively associated with losses in physical, cognitive, and social domains. Despite these losses, older adults often report higher levels of well-being than do younger adults․․․
How to properly communicate with the elderly.
Caregiving can cause major changes in family dynamics. Physical, emotional, social and financial issues can arise, affecting the roles,
Fears and phobias in old age
Fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that seems dangerous....