Understanding Dementia Caring for someone with dementia can be daunting. If you do not understand the disease and are not compassionate toward the individual diagnosed, whether a relative or a client, you may not be dealing with dementia or the person correctly. Dementia is not just the loss of past memories. It is the loss of the individual. The disease…
Is your mother or father having difficulty getting dressed or undressed? Have you noticed that they tend to wear the same clothes for days and sometimes actually sleep in them, too? You may be incorrectly making the assumption that they are unaware of what they are doing and possibly experiencing dementia. Discussing the situation with your parent to find out…
senior in home care services professionals, this type of stroke happens when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. This form of stroke is often quick, temporary and in most cases, does not kill the brain tissue as a full blown stroke may do. Because these types of strokes are short-lived, too often older individuals may…
senior care at home understand that nutrition is not a catch-all cure for your loved one’s osteoporosis. However, a nutritional meal plan specific to osteoporosis related needs may help reduce some if not all of the daily painful symptoms they may be experiencing. These meal plans are designed to strengthen and treat weak bones and soft fragile bones that generate…
