The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Our brains age with us. Like our physical capabilities, they also deteriorate and weaken as we get older, causing a decline in our cognitive skills. Most of us experience random moments of forgetfulness – walking into a room and not remembering why you’re there or failing to recall what you’re about to say to someone;…
Read More
Aging at home can present unique challenges for seniors. For instance, mobility and health issues make it difficult for them to live safely and independently. And that’s just for starters. Fortunately, home care professionals make it possible for seniors to live safely and independently right in the comforts of their very own homes.
When an elderly family member needs quality care, deciding what to do can be a bit difficult. You have to think not only of what’s best for you and your family but also your loved one. While some families would choose to bring their elderly loved one to a nursing home or a care facility,…
Read More
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the patients ultimately need proper care and effective treatment according to their medical condition and stages of diseases. Creating an Alzheimer’s care plan requires proper diagnosis, if you or anyone from your family are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia problems then Senior Home Care Specialists can help you to take care…
Read More
While the coronavirus outbreak has been a scary time for people throughout the world, the risk of infection and complications posed for seniors leads to a lot more questions than answers. Common questions include; How are those with mobility issues or compromised immune systems supposed to get what they need? What’s the best way to…
Read More
Due to the massive ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of us had to make significant changes to our daily routines. People over 70 years old have been told to quarantine themselves as they are more susceptible to the infection. The epidemic of coronavirus obliges us all to remain at home, work, and study. The aged…
Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in America several weeks ago, and since then has wreaked havoc across the country. No population has been hit harder than senior citizens, so those who have remained uninfected have had to be hypervigilant about sanitation and social distancing measures. But not all seniors have the luxury of being able to…
Read More
Small, big, curly, puffy… dogs are a great source of joy, happiness, but also a responsibility and concern for their owners. Many things in life are questionable, but one is not – a dog is a true man’s best friend. Indeed, dogs make us better humans, and without these little fluffy creatures, the world would…
Read More
Brain disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, etc. are progressive conditions. In these diseases, the patient’s health tends to deteriorate with time. Such patients need lots of care and attention. In the early stages of Dementia or other related disorders, patients might be able to live independently. In advanced stages of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, the patient might…
Read More
Transition – a term no one can understand better than older adults. From losing the company of their children to the loss of some adequate body functioning, this term starts making real sense in old age. The onset of each change varies. Some take you by surprise, like the deaths of your loved ones. And…
Read More