Category Archives: Caregiver Resources

March Is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, so it’s an ideal time to shed some light on this condition. Here are some frequently asked questions about MS to help your understanding of it. What is multiple sclerosis? It’s a disease of the central nervous system, and it can affect the brain, optic nerves, and the spinal…

Stay Safe From the Coronavirus and Flu With These Tips for Seniors

No doubt about it, the spread of the new coronavirus across the globe, including in Southwest Florida and Manatee County, has made everyone more aware of how we can protect ourselves from germs. However, don’t forget about the flu as well. There still are people young and old who are affected by the flu in…

Here’s How to Talk With Parents Who Need More Care But Don’t Want to Admit It

It may happen when you visit parents over a holiday—or it could be something you notice gradually over a few visits. Your mom or dad may be having trouble paying bills or organizing a budget. Or, they’re struggling to get everyday tasks done around the house due to mobility challenges. You want to have that…

Study: Even One Night of Lost Sleep Could Raise Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

How did you sleep last night? Turns out, getting enough sleep is extremely important for our long-term health, and even one night of bad sleep can increase the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in January in the medical journal Neurology. In the study, a small group of 15 healthy younger…

Caring for a Loved One With Parkinson’s Disease

Last month, Secure Aging shared with our readers some facts about Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a chronic, neurological disease that affects the nervous system and body movement; about 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease. This month, we share some caregiving tips for those with loved ones who have Parkinson’s disease. Get informed.…

Spotlight: On the Go Therapy Services Will Come to Your Home for Your Therapy Needs

It can be hard to get to physical therapy or other therapy appointments if you have mobility issues. On the Go Therapy physical therapists will come to your home to offer one-to-one care. On the Go Therapy founder Julie A. Blank realized early in her physical therapy career that in most communities, there was a…

Potential Alzheimer’s Drug from Biogen May Provide Hope for Those With the Disease

Alzheimer’s disease devastates millions of families each year. Alzheimer’s, which is one form of dementia, has no cure and is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. There are drugs to help curb symptoms, but nothing to stop the disease. The drugmaker Biogen has been in the news recently regarding its drug aducanumab.…