Dementia & Alzheimer's Archives - Assisting Hands Home Care

Assisting Hands Home Care of Sarasota Joins the Walk to End Alzheimer’s: A Community United for Hope, Awareness, and Better Care

Nov272025amannaalzheimers, dementia, walk to end alzheimers

Each year, communities across the country gather for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—one of the nation’s most impactful events advancing awareness, research funding, and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. This year, Assisting Hands Home Care of Sarasota proudly stood among the hundreds of participants, contributing not only their presence but also more than $4,000 in donations and an…

Understanding Alzheimer’s Elderly Care: How In-Home Services Support Aging Loved Ones

Jul022025amannaAlzheimer elderly care, elderly in home care services

The demand for Alzheimer’s care is rapidly increasing as dementia affects more people worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Thanks to longer life spans and advances in healthcare, the global aging population is growing—and with it, the number of individuals living with dementia. By 2050, it’s estimated that over 152 million people could have dementia, nearly…

Is Dementia Considered a Disability?

Mar142025anguyenalzheimer's care, dementia care, memory care for elderly

Dementia affects many individuals in the United States, leaving them unable to work or manage daily tasks independently. To maintain a good quality of life, many turn to support resources for assistance. In this article, we’ll explore what dementia is and how it impacts daily living. We’ll also discuss whether dementia qualifies as a disability, its common symptoms, the four…

Enhancing Care: In-Depth Dementia Training for Assisting Hands’ Caregivers

Oct282024anguyencommunity events, dementia care, memory care for elderly

At Assisting Hands Home Care, we believe that providing the best possible care means continuous learning, growing, and building strong relationships in our community. We partnered with SaraBella Assisted Living to host a vital training event for our team of caregivers and their staff. Marcy MacPherson from Still Alive Inside led a comprehensive training on advanced dementia care techniques, which…

How to Prevent Seniors with Dementia from Leaving the Home

Jul262023Assisting Handsalzheimer's care, dementia care, home health care, senior care tips, senior safety

Wandering is dangerous for older adults who have been diagnosed with dementia. Not only could they fall, injure themselves, or be exposed to harsh weather conditions, but they could become lost. Caregivers can prevent their elderly care recipients from leaving the home with these tips. What stage of dementia does wandering occur? Dementia progresses in stages. In the early stages,…

Does Alzheimer’s and Dementia Only Affect Seniors?

May202023Assisting Handsalzheimer's care, dementia care, home health care, memory care for elderly

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are progressive conditions that affect the brain. Individuals diagnosed with the condition begin to show a gradual decline in cognitive abilities. While dementia most commonly affects aging adults, even younger people are not immune to developing it. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Dementia is not a disease itself…

What Can Cause a Senior’s Personality to Change?

Feb222023Assisting Handssenior activities, senior care tips, senior help, senior mood swing

Gradual shifts in personality or behavior are natural during the aging process. Families should be concerned, however, when these changes occur suddenly, worsen, or come and go without a clear cause. Several factors can cause a senior’s personality to change. What are normal personality changes? Firstly, it’s important for caregivers to understand what normal personality changes include. Seniors may resist…

How to Take Care of Seniors with Lewy Body Dementia

Nov012022Assisting Handsalzheimer's care, dementia care, elderly health care

Lewy body dementia is a common cause of dementia. Like other dementias, it is a progressive brain disease that worsens over time. During the course of the illness, seniors with Lewy body dementia will require patience and understanding. Caregivers can skillfully care for elderly adults with this condition. What is Lewy body dementia? Abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein in…

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