Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a range of symptoms characterized by a decline in cognitive ability or memory, severe enough to disrupt a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells that interferes with the ability of cells to communicate with each other, causing changes to …
Finding the right home health care agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for you or your loved one. Before you make that decision, consider interviewing multiple caregivers and agencies. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of 25 frequently asked questions that will help you get the answers you need to …
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For many older adults, finding quality in-home non-medical care is necessary and can be challenging. In-home caregivers provide assistance with daily activities including, but not limited to, meal preparation, dressing and personal grooming, medication reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping. Caregiving services do not typically include medical services provided by skilled nurses and licensed professionals. Programs …
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Children with complex medical needs require a large amount of attention and care. For parents, this often means untold amounts of time and money spent on repeated trips to the doctor for treatments and hospital stays. The stress of constantly bringing the child to and from clinics and hospitals can become overwhelming. And many parents …
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Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common diagnosis among older adults. Many adults manage it without assistance, but as your parents age, other factors may come into play. Here are some ideas on how you can help your parent manage this disease. Understanding Diabetes is quite prevalent, with 9.1% of the population having the disease. However, …
Weight loss is a hot topic in our society and many struggle with weight control. This is why weight loss is one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year. There are a number of factors that go into a successful weight loss plan, and exercise is one of them. Surprisingly, the exercises provided by …
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Taking care of a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a major challenge and as the day progresses your energy and patience wane. Unfortunately, symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia can also get worse as the day wears on. Dementia symptoms that become worse later in the day is a condition known as “Sundowners”. Fortunately, there are …
