Sensory activities can improve the lives of older people in many ways. As we age it is common that one or more of our senses will decline which can impact on our quality of life. From the way we communicate to how much we enjoy doing things, our senses play a huge part. And, it is important that as we get older we find new ways to engage our …
Interview With Tavis Schriefer, teleCalm – Smart Retirement Life
Today, I’m joined by Tavis Schriefer, the co-founder of tech startup teleCalm. Tavis founded the company after spending years as a caregiver for his mother. He learned first-hand the challenge of caring for someone with dementia. This revolutionary new product helps families who are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other forms …
Memory And Aging: When To Seek Help
Some memory loss is expected as our loved ones get older; it’s a natural part of the aging process. Suddenly, it seems, names can be a little harder to recall, misplaced items a little harder to find. The occasional forgotten appointment, the car that’s hard to locate in the sea of cars in the parking garage, all of these can be symptoms of the …
Alzheimer’s and Dementia : A 12 Minute View
Alzheimer's and dementia affect millions of people across the globe. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather a term that is used to associate a number of symptoms, including memory problems or thinking ability that cause a person not to be able to care for themselves on a daily basis. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. Some incredible …
Memory Problems and Dementia Help : GeriJoy Companion
What if you could rest well knowing that your parent or loved one is being looked after? What if you knew the loved one had a companion he could talk to and interact with regularly? What if that loved one had a reminder system that could help him remember scheduled activities or help him improve his mental health and quality of life? What if all of …