Navigating conversations with someone who has dementia can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to offer support or maintain a sense of normalcy. While words are often meant to comfort or connect, certain phrases, though well-intentioned, can cause confusion, frustration, or even emotional distress. Understanding what not to say is just as important as knowing what to say. In this…
Home Care in Dallas TX: Every family caregiver wants to have a full relationship with their elderly loved one, but sometimes that can be easier than other times. Try some of these strategies in your situation to see if they help.
The holidays are a time to visit with loved ones near and far, including aging parents. When families do not see each other regularly, subtle and clear signs of age-related deterioration are likely to escape notice. However, it is important to identify signs of decline in your elderly parents so you can make sure they get the help they need….
Assisting Hands Home Care has launched a new regional website that provides important information for seniors and their families. The Assisting Hands North Texas website is an excellent resource to help ensure that seniors who have chosen to age in place understand how to best care for themselves and understand when they should inquire about getting outside help. The website…
Alzheimer’s disease can interfere with the ability to perform everyday tasks, and that includes money management. Seniors with this progressive brain condition may forget to pay bills or become victim to financial scams. Relatives must help their loved ones with dementia handle their finances appropriately. A type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease affects how a senior thinks, behaves and remembers information….
While a labor of love, taking care of a friend or family member can also be extremely stressful. Join your friends at River Oaks as we discuss the physical, emotional, and financial stressors that caregivers may face. We will also explore tips and strategies for self-care. Caregivers need to take care of their own well-being in order to be able…
What oral health problems do seniors experience? Older people can experience a wide range of dental health issues. Cavities, for instance, is a major oral health problem in seniors; age-related salivary changes, poor nutrition, exposure to the tooth’s root surface as a result of gingival recession, and medications causing dry mouth are common causes. Periodontal disease also affects the aging…
On December 12th, 2022 The Senior Source hosted a Legislative forum with 5 State Representatives to share their collective passion for Senior rights. There were multiple partners there to support the collective legislative goals. Robbie McCullough represented the Dallas Area Gerontological Society as the incoming President for 2023.
The season of giving is around the corner, and fraudsters are ramping up to take advantage of seniors’ goodwill. Families and caregivers are urged to protect their senior loved ones, who are often prime targets, from the wide assortment of holiday scams and frauds. Holiday scams may simply be variations of the everyday scams seen all year long. However, with…
Assisting Hands provides compassionate home care and non-medical hospice home care services in Coppell, Dallas, Highland Park, Richardson, University Park TX, and the surrounding areas (See All Served Areas). To learn more, call us at (214) 760-6944.
