When families first hear the phrase “amyloid plaques,” the terminology is quite complex. Simply put, an amyloid plaque is an unusual accumulation of beta-amyloid protein that is deposited between brain cells. It is considered one of the biological features of Alzheimer’s disease. They are significant, but not all there is to it. Alzheimer’s disease is also characterized by the presence…
Scams targeting older adults are becoming more convincing, more personal, and more difficult to recognize. A phone call may appear to come from a bank, government agency, technology company, or even a family member. A text message may warn about a suspicious purchase, while an online acquaintance may gradually build trust before requesting money. Assisting Hands Home Care Manassas recently…
Caring for an aging parent can be challenging when you live in another city or state. You may worry about whether your parent is eating regularly, taking medications as directed, attending appointments, or moving safely around the home. Distance does not prevent you from being involved in your parent’s care. Long-distance caregivers can coordinate appointments, organize local support, manage important…
You are not worried because something went wrong. You are worried because nothing has gone wrong yet — and you know that could change on any ordinary Tuesday. Your parents lives alone in Manassas. They is doing well. They gets around. They would never ask for help unless they absolutely had to. And that is exactly what keeps you up…
Over time, you have become increasingly aware of the dark circles around your mother’s eyes and how she seems so fatigued; in fact, she appears to be more exhausted than she has in the past. On the days when she has slept well and feels okay, you still can’t help but wonder if that is due to her age or…
You stop by to visit your mom on a Saturday afternoon. She is asleep in her chair — again. You call your dad at 2pm. He just woke up from his third nap of the day. It happens so often that you start to wonder. Is this normal? Should I be worried? Is something wrong? If you are asking these…
