10 Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s & Dementia
1. Recent memory loss that affects job skills 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks 3. Problems with language 4. Disorientation of time and place 5. Poor or decreased judgment 6. Problems with...
View ArticleChoosing an Adult Day Center
Adult day centers provide a planned program that includes a variety of health, social and support services in a protective setting during daytime hours. Below are some suggestions for choosing the...
View ArticleWhat is Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allows...
View ArticleTips To Manage Caregiver Stress
One of the many struggles of becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is balancing the need of taking care of you while managing the responsibility of caring for someone else. The reality of elder...
View ArticleCaregiving for a Parent
When my mother, who was in her mid-seventies, had to battle pneumonia and shingles in the same year, I knew the time had finally come for my mother to let go of her home in South Carolina and move up...
View ArticleHome and Community Based Services
Home & community-based services (HCBS) include a range of personal, support, and health services provided to you in your home or community to help you stay at home and live as independently as...
View ArticleHome Safety
Many caregivers are supporting and caring for loved ones in their own homes, while others are caring for loved ones who are living in their own homes. Typically, most homes are not designed for...
View ArticleHiring a Home Care Provider
Most people prefer to be cared for in their home rather than a nursing home, but finding a home care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting. The following are some things to keep in mind when...
View ArticleNursing Home Issues
Choosing and Evaluating a Nursing Home Can there be a more difficult job than finding a nursing home for a parent or spouse? No one wants to live in a nursing home. They serve as institutions of last...
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