Monthly Archives: October 2016

Why In Home Therapy for Seniors Can Improve Quality of Life

Over time, your loved one’s level of care might increase, especially if they have Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Parkinson’s. They might begin by receiving a few hours of housekeeping or companion services, but gradually require more assistance. To make sure your parent is getting the best care possible to match their needs, you might want to […]

Helping Make Financial Plans for Alzheimer’s Patients

Financial matters can be difficult for even the sharpest minds. It’s not hard to understand how someone with Alzheimer’s Disease can struggle with finances, even in early stages. In fact, difficulties with managing money are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s. If your parent is having trouble paying bills, taxes, counting change, writing checks, […]

How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Driving

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), patients’ symptoms are often mistaken for age-related memory loss, not an ailment. Patients may not realize that they have a progressive disease and are beginning to show signs that indicate more serious cognitive impairment. As Alzheimer’s Disease progresses, it presents challenges that affect critical areas of a […]