When family members need round-the-clock support for their loved one, in-home care is a flexible solution. It allows an individual to receive focused healthcare, in a comfortable home environment.
Benefits of Respite Care
Living with, or simply taking care of, an elderly person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be difficult, with help and assistance potentially needed at virtually any hour of the day. While a
Preventing Falls In the Home for Alzheimer’s Patients
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be intimidating, with thoughts flying with high abandon on how to both deal with the disease and maintain a normal, healthy lifestyle. One specific
Advantages of Senior In-Home Care for the Elderly
One of the most daunting aspects of advancing in age is the realization of just how many things will need to change. Considerations for health, reduced capability in mobility, these are all things
How to Manage Later Stages of Postpartum Depression
“My son is in the 95th percentile for weight and height!” “My daughter is two months old and already in 6-9 month onesies!” “Most kids crawl between 6-9 months? Well my kid is five months old and
In-Home Care Evaluation Criteria
“All by myself!” is the refrain parents hear sung day in and day out through the toddler years. Developmentally, toddlers wish to assert their independence and demonstrate ability to dress, feed,
Helping Someone With Progressive Dementia
Anyone with an aging parent or another loved relative has probably considered the possibility of Dementia. It is a widely recognized problem, yet one that can oftentimes be misunderstood. While there
Communicating Your Feelings to Your Partner After Pregnancy
In their 2010 TED talk, Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman talked about parenting taboos. As a new father, Rufus saw his son emerge squalling into the world and as the nurse handed him the child, he
Cognitive Exercises to Help Prevent Dementia
Many studies have linked increased mental stimulation to a lower risk of Dementia in older people. A wide variety of activities have been found to be relevant including reading, watching movies,
Prevention and Curing Alzheimer’s/Dementia – New Research Explained
Alzheimer’s is not the only cause of dementia, but it is the most common, responsible for about 60-80% of all dementia cases. If is one of the most feared conditions, mainly because of the mystery
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