Keeping Yourself Organized on I Forgot Day
Home Care in Cherry Hill NJ: Use these tips to get yourself organized on I Forgot Day and keep yourself organized throughout your care journey with your elderly parent.
How to Keep Your Loved One from Driving as Alzheimer’s Disease Progresses
Caregivers in Mt. Laurel NJ: Eventually your loved one may not be able to drive anymore, and that can be difficult for both of you.
Not Allowing Your Fear of Alzheimer’s Disease Impact Your Caregiver Efforts
Caregivers in Turnersville NJ: As a family caregiver, you never want to think about your senior facing a medical condition like Alzheimer's.
Physical Signs of Alzheimer’s in Seniors
If your elderly loved one is at a greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, it's important that you become familiar with the mental and physical signs. You may already be familiar with the mental signs of Alzheimer’s disease, but would you recognize the physical symptoms? Here are some common physical signs of Alzheimer’s disease in seniors that you should know about: Poor Grooming, Hygiene and Dressing Habits The forgetfulness that comes with Alzheimer’s can [...]
Ask Annie Alzheimers
Dear Annie Alzheimers, My client is driving me crazy. I can’t handle her outbursts. She is refusing care. She has attempted to strike me when I approach her. What do I do? I just want to quit. Really gonna quit, At My Wit’s End Dear At My Wit’s End, I’m sorry you are having such a hard time with your client. Just remember that her behaviors are not her fault. It is her [...]
Four of the Best Tablet Games for Elders Suffering from Memory Issues
Does your elder family member love playing with a tablet? If so, you may be able to turn it into a simple and fun way to improve upon their memory.
Ask Annie Alzheimers
Dear Annie Alzheimers, I’m a caregiver who looks after an older gentleman with dementia who is confused and calls out for my entire shift. Why does he yell and call out when I am sitting right next to him? I have tried everything and nothing calms him down. Help me please, Exhausted with a headache Dear Exhausted with a headache, I’m sorry you are experiencing an exhausting headache. Your gentleman with dementia could [...]
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month
Aphasia is condition that robs people of their ability to communicate. It can affect their ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written. Aphasia can occur after a stroke or a head injury. People with dementia, most commonly Parkinson’s Disease can develop this frustrating ailment. This ailment might frustrate you, as a caregiver too. Not knowing what your clients wants is frustrating. They can’t help it, but you can help. [...]
Going Greek: Promoting Alzheimer's Prevention Through a Mediterranean Diet
Elder Care in Cherry Hill, NJ - Helping Your Elderly Loved One Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's with This Special Diet Eating healthier certainly has never hurt anyone. Trading in sugars and deep-fried foods for fruits and veggies helps you look and feel better. You have probably heard about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet as well. Research shows that the Greeks have a much lower rate of Alzheimer’s than Americans, but why? [...]
Dementia Care Management Program Presentation – Woodstown, NJ
Please join Andrew Dubler of Home To Stay as he speaks to the Friends Village of Woodstown, NJ support group and community members on the AlzBetter Program. AlzBetter is a personalized dementia care management program that helps create a balanced and individualized schedule for home-based dementia care. The AlzBetter program uses technology to deliver, monitor and adjust the in-home schedules.
