If you are noticing new symptoms in your loved one it’s important to know what the cause could be. For example, knowing the warning signs of dementia in your loved one is extremely important so you can catch the disease early and start getting them treatment. Below are some of the most common signs of […]
If you have an aging loved you may realize you need to periodically look in on them in order to make sure that they are okay. Knowing how often to check up on them can be complicated but there are certain factors to help you know. In many instances, a combination of outside help and […]
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Alzheimer’s is a disease that few people ever feel comfortable talking about. It’s an emotional thing to see your loved one slowly lose their grasp on their memory and surroundings. You may feel helpless, powerless, confused. You may not be sure where to look for answers, or what to do. But, don’t worry you’re not […]
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According to statistics, there are over 46 million people in the world suffering from dementia. And, the risks significantly increase when a person reaches 60 years of age. It’s important to know the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options in order to be prepared. Symptoms and diagnosis of dementia Different people have different symptoms or a combination […]
As people age, the body starts to experience the signs of aging. Dementia is one of the many conditions you need to look out for in your aging loved one. Luckily there are certain signs of dementia you can look out for. These sings will be the first indicator that something is wrong. So, if […]
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It’s important to engage a loved one with dementia in activities that foster proper brain functioning and boost memory capabilities. Games, puzzles, and other fun activities are known to provide impeccable results and also improve their overall health. As each person has their own unique requirements, finding the right activity demands specialized assisted services. For […]
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Sometimes family tensions arise when a family member needs assistance in the form of home care. However, when approached in the correct manner it is possible to resolve the tensions quickly. Tensions are typically due to the physical, financial, and emotional demands that come with providing care for a loved one. Common causes of family tensions […]
Studies show that a positive attitude can greatly improve the quality of life. The benefits of laughter are numerous, from lowering blood pressure to reducing stress and anxiety. Read on to learn the benefits of laughter in senior care: Improves memory Research on the effect of humor on the memory capabilities of the elderly has yielded positive […]
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Seniors are at a greater risk of injury due to falls. This is especially true when they are living on their own or when caregivers are away most of the day. When a senior falls he/she is highly likely to cause serious injury. However, steps can be taken to help your loved one avoid falls. Consider […]
Parkinson’s is a concerning disease. It can cause many problems if not diagnosed in time. Fortunately, there are certain symptoms of this disease. If you keep an eye out for these symptoms, you may be able to catch it in the early stage and prevent it from progressing. Symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Frequent Muscle Spasms […]
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Warning Signs of Dementia
/in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Disease/Disorder Support /by John ChapmanIf you are noticing new symptoms in your loved one it’s important to know what the cause could be. For example, knowing the warning signs of dementia in your loved one is extremely important so you can catch the disease early and start getting them treatment. Below are some of the most common signs of […]
How Often Should I Check On My Aging Loved One?
/in Home Care Information, Senior's Health and Happiness /by John ChapmanIf you have an aging loved you may realize you need to periodically look in on them in order to make sure that they are okay. Knowing how often to check up on them can be complicated but there are certain factors to help you know. In many instances, a combination of outside help and […]
What to Do If You Think Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
/in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Disease/Disorder Support /by John ChapmanAlzheimer’s is a disease that few people ever feel comfortable talking about. It’s an emotional thing to see your loved one slowly lose their grasp on their memory and surroundings. You may feel helpless, powerless, confused. You may not be sure where to look for answers, or what to do. But, don’t worry you’re not […]
Dementia
/in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care /by John ChapmanAccording to statistics, there are over 46 million people in the world suffering from dementia. And, the risks significantly increase when a person reaches 60 years of age. It’s important to know the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options in order to be prepared. Symptoms and diagnosis of dementia Different people have different symptoms or a combination […]
How to Recognize the Signs of Dementia
/in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Disease/Disorder Support /by John ChapmanAs people age, the body starts to experience the signs of aging. Dementia is one of the many conditions you need to look out for in your aging loved one. Luckily there are certain signs of dementia you can look out for. These sings will be the first indicator that something is wrong. So, if […]
Activities for Your Loved One with Dementia
/in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Disease/Disorder Support /by John ChapmanIt’s important to engage a loved one with dementia in activities that foster proper brain functioning and boost memory capabilities. Games, puzzles, and other fun activities are known to provide impeccable results and also improve their overall health. As each person has their own unique requirements, finding the right activity demands specialized assisted services. For […]
Diffusing Family Tensions
/in Home Care Information /by John ChapmanSometimes family tensions arise when a family member needs assistance in the form of home care. However, when approached in the correct manner it is possible to resolve the tensions quickly. Tensions are typically due to the physical, financial, and emotional demands that come with providing care for a loved one. Common causes of family tensions […]
Benefits of Laughter in Senior’s Health
/in Senior's Health and Happiness /by John ChapmanStudies show that a positive attitude can greatly improve the quality of life. The benefits of laughter are numerous, from lowering blood pressure to reducing stress and anxiety. Read on to learn the benefits of laughter in senior care: Improves memory Research on the effect of humor on the memory capabilities of the elderly has yielded positive […]
Steps to Avoid Accidental Falls
/in Senior's Health and Happiness /by John ChapmanSeniors are at a greater risk of injury due to falls. This is especially true when they are living on their own or when caregivers are away most of the day. When a senior falls he/she is highly likely to cause serious injury. However, steps can be taken to help your loved one avoid falls. Consider […]
How to Know If Your Loved One Is Suffering From Parkinson’s
/in Disease/Disorder Support, Parkinson’s Care /by John ChapmanParkinson’s is a concerning disease. It can cause many problems if not diagnosed in time. Fortunately, there are certain symptoms of this disease. If you keep an eye out for these symptoms, you may be able to catch it in the early stage and prevent it from progressing. Symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Frequent Muscle Spasms […]