Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’
Reasons Why People Choose Home Care
When you have a senior adult in your home with physical and mental conditions you will be in a dilemma whether to give them home care medical treatment or take them to a nursing home. There are many types of senior caregiver services available in your local area. By searching for home health care near…
Read MoreChildren of Aging Parents
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines —…
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Cope with Loneliness
More than one in three senior Americans call themselves lonely, adding up to their feelings of isolation especially during the holidays, geriatric professionals reiterate. Loneliness prevails as a serious issue among the elderly adults, preventing them in living independently and as vibrant as possible, Dr. Sonja Rosen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group chief of geriatric medicine, said.…
Read MoreHome Care Provider Selection
When to Seek for Home Care First, if your loved one has recently experienced a fall or injury. A home care provider can help them recover and return back to a normal routine. Also, if they have been diagnosed with a life-altering condition like diabetes, a home care providers can help them establish habits to…
Read MoreDementia Symptoms caring in Early Stages
In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, most people function independently. He or she may still drive, take part in social activities, volunteer, and even work. Your role as a care partner is an important one: to provide support and companionship. He also helps that person who is with Dementia symptoms and plans for the future. “Early…
Read MoreIn-Home Care vs. Nursing Home
When the time comes to decide how to help an elderly loved one through those difficult days when they aren’t physically able to care for themselves, the decision can be a difficult one. Do you know the warning signs and what’s right for the senior in your life? By understanding the benefits and drawbacks of…
Read MoreAging Parents-Warning Signs
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines — such…
Read MoreAsked and Answered: Do I Need In-Home Care?
When is home care an option? Yes, home care has expanded in recent years to include a more full range of services – but what does that mean for you? Overall, it means home care might be an option for a larger number of patients, including those who need: help around the house (dishes, laundry,…
Read MoreStudy Proves Home health Care Saves Lives and Money
Patients who receive home health care after a hospital discharge save the system about $6500 over the course of a year and home care. “Independently decreased the hazard of follow-up readmission and death,” according to a new study published in the American Journal of Medicine. The study looked at 64,541 patients, with 11,266 control patients…
Read MoreCan grapes help protect against Alzheimer’s decline?
A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers, led by Dr. Daniel H. Silverman, worked with people with early memory decline. They broke the volunteers into two groups – one that received whole grape…
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