There are very few human behaviors that aren’t affected by Alzheimer’s, making it an extremely difficult disease for everyone involved. Understanding that the patterns aren’t entirely erratic can shed some light on better ways to handle the problems. For those providing home care for seniors these tips can encourage better decision making and planning skills. [...]
Memory links us to who we are, and it’s extremely important for a dementia care service to promote the longevity of brain function. As generations live longer and longer, we’ve seen just how devastating the effects of dementia can be. However, there’s no reason to feel powerless against the disease, especially if you’re seeking in [...]
Few of us are comfortable around death, however hospice workers do everything in their power to treat the last stages of life with dignity, respect and maybe even celebration. Many may even receive hospice home care for seniors. When elderly people have done everything they’ve wanted to do and feel ready to face the final [...]
Our balance, flexibility and muscle strength decline if we don’t use it, however for seniors it can start diminishing much sooner than even they realize. An unforeseen fall during the advanced ages can be exceptionally devastating and can drastically decrease mobility for months afterward. Those who provide senior home health services are aware of how [...]
There’s no doubt that having proper social interaction is important at every age, though for senior home health care especially. Loved ones hold a special place in our hearts, it is essential to have people that can be trusted to be there in times of need. In the digital age, it’s simple to forget just [...]
The elderly and seniors often do not need medical related caretakers to assist in their daily activities. Non-medical home care is a service that helps those in need by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) in order to continue living life from the comfort of his or her own home. A family’s financial, social, and [...]
My Mother has always been a handful. She is argumentative, disruptive and abrasive. Yet with all this topical anger and angst, she possesses a love that is so incredibly deep and loyal. Being Irish born and immigrating to the states with her parents so long ago, she lived through hardships and tribulations. She is stubborn [...]
Your loved one might wish to age in their own home, instead of moving to an assisted living community. The familiarity of a parent or family member’s own home promotes a less stressful environment for those battling with dementia or Alzheimer. Start by speaking with your parent or family member about senior home care. Be [...]
Memory Recollection Tips for Alzheimer's’ A family member coping with Alzheimer’s can struggle retaining memories. Recent events easily become unclear and puzzling. A loved one’s past will usually be clearer than the present. Witnessing a family member deal with Alzheimer’s is painful. Nevertheless, those close to the Alzheimer family member can provide comfort in helping [...]
Are you part of the “sandwich generation?” Do you have a living parent age 65 or older and are you raising a child under age 18 or supporting a grown child? What is the sandwich generation? Carol Abaya, M.A., is nationally recognized as an expert on the sandwich generation, aging and elder/parent care issues. As [...]
