Financial Resources for Professional Home Care The landscape of Long Term Care Insurance has changed greatly over the past 25 years. Policies that were purchased 15, 20+ years ago often [...]
Recognizing Early Cognitive Changes in Seniors As we age, it’s normal for our memory to decline. We may have more trouble recalling names or details than we did when we [...]
First Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis As we age, it’s not uncommon for our loved ones to begin showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease. This can be difficult to notice at [...]
Recognizing When Professional Care Becomes Necessary Families have to make many difficult decisions when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. One of the most challenging choices is when to [...]
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability due to disease or injury. It affects memory, thinking, and judgment. It can also result in changes in mood [...]
Supporting Families Caring for Alzheimer’s Patients Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in cognitive decline and impaired functioning. The disease can be highly [...]
Understanding Behavior Triggers in Dementia Patients Teepa Snow is widely known in senior care circles for her expertise in dealing with dementia. As her website states (teepasnow.com), Teepa’s life mission [...]
Practical Assistance for Daily Dementia Challenges Caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is challenging. While the plans and strategies may change over time, there are some basic tips [...]
Building a Rewarding Career in Senior Care Tia Johnson, American author & speaker, said “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” We, [...]
Managing Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Patients A common challenge for caregivers of loved ones with dementia is aggressive behavior. There are many reasons that someone may become combative or obstinate; [...]
Ensuring Proper Hydration for Older Adults Dehydration is a common condition in elderly adults and may cause a wide variety of health issues. For many, it is a chronic condition [...]
Finding Quality Care Services in Your Area Looking for Home Care for an elderly loved one? Googling “Home Care Near Me” may be a start, but there’s a lot [...]
