Home safety is important, especially when you are caring for a person who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Our loved ones often want to stay at home for as long as possible, and that can seem like a challenging task as their abilities change. With some creative problem solving, you can help […]
Caring for your parent or spouse can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also leave you feeling guilty. Guilt happens when we feel we’ve failed to meet the expectations of others and ourselves. Dealing with guilt is a normal response to the stress of being a family caregiver. Although this is a common […]
The holidays can be a hectic time of year, and if you’re a family caregiver, you may be experiencing added pressure. Providing care for your loved one while preparing for the holidays can be difficult, especially if you must ready your home for guests, go shopping for presents, or cook for family and friends. While […]
Helping people with Alzheimer’s communicate can be challenging, but it can greatly improve their daily lives. Over time, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Everyone’s situation is unique, and changes in communication may not seem different or pronounced during the early stages of Alzheimer’s. As the disease progresses, […]
Caregiving is a full-time job that is often disproportionately placed on the shoulders of family caregivers. In fact, 83% of caregivers providing assistance to seniors and those with chronic conditions are unpaid family members, friends, and neighbors. This report comes as no surprise to family caregivers who shoulder the responsibility of providing care for a […]
Do you know your loved one’s rights as a patient receiving home care? Understanding human rights in home care is incredibly important to help your loved one receive the care they need. In fact, a patient Bill of Rights is the most fundamental document a home care agency can provide. While many home care companies […]
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease while still working poses some challenges. Generally, people don’t think that Alzheimer’s affects those under the age of retirement, but younger-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people under 65 years old. In the United States alone, there are approximately 200,000 cases of younger-onset Alzheimer’s, and that impacts people who are active […]
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 […]
Having an in home caregiver assist your parent is becoming more popular as families decide to let their love ones age at home rather than in a community nursing home. Private home care gives you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is looked after and safe in a place they love. Home care […]
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 […]
