Cura Articles
These Behaviors Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Just the word "Alzheimer's" is a trigger, especially for those of us with up-close-and-personal memories of the disease ravaging our...
Preventing Falls with Seniors & Dementia
QUESTION: My dad retired ten years ago, but he never seemed feeble until he fell in March. He was in the hospital for only a few days,...
Medication Hazards with Dementia and Memory Loss
Medication management can be a chore for any of us after a stay in the hospital. For seniors and individuals with dementia, it's a...
An Overwhelmed Caregiver's Tips for Success
QUESTION: I just moved here to help my aunt take care of my aging grandmother with dementia. My aunt doesn't think I'm cut out for it...
Today is Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Elder abuse can take many forms. It's not always physical or sexual harm facing seniors. It can also take the form of neglect, financial...
Hospital Recovery: A New Kind of Home Care
How do older adults in your life respond after a stay in the hospital? Being hospitalized isn't easy. That's why so many seniors land...
Getting Folks Back to Exercise
Our loved ones often resist exercise because they don’t understand that exercise is the means to retaining independence. Here’s how to...
What Happens When Caregivers Get Quarantined OUT of Facilities
The quarantine has forced everyone to rethink procedures. In this Cura Cares Minute, Moises shares the story of how barring caregivers...
Why Unintentional Weight Loss in Seniors Is So Important to Monitor
QUESTION: My 89-year-old mother-in-law who lives with us suffers from dementia. Her doctor keeps mentioning how I need to "monitor her...
Disaster Averted: Beware Unsynced Prescription Plans
In this Cura Cares Minute, Moises shares a story about how proactive advocacy averted disaster for a senior whose prescriptions...