A dementia diagnosis is distressing. The unknowns compound the fear associated with the anticipated cognitive decline. While receiving a dementia diagnosis can be upsetting, it is important to reclaim life and take steps to make the next chapter of life as healthy and positive as possible.
Hospice care is a compassionate option for individuals living with severe dementia. Family caregivers should start to consider hospice care when their loved one can no longer perform essential tasks independently. Here’s a further look at what hospice means for dementia patients.
Various symptoms of dementia will affect a greater number of people over the next three decades. Recent Alzheimer’s studies conclude that more than 152 million individuals around the world will suffer from some form of dementia by 2050. Following are three factors that support this forecast.
Supporting an elderly parent suffering from memory loss requires that families be aware of the gradual changes in memory and make lifestyle adjustments. Below is a list of actions you can take to help your senior parents. For more information on dementia behaviors and how to help, watch our dementia workshop videos.
Eric Rohr, the owner of Assisting Hands Richmond, recently sat down for an interview with Jane Merle of Keeton & Co Real Estate. In this interview, Eric discusses why he decided to get involved with Assisting Hands as well as how we help people who have chosen to age in place.
Learn to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns when someone begins to show signs of dementia, also how to plan and prepare for the future.
So proud of Cathy Hamlin, Executive Administrator of Assisting Hands Richmond! Cathy was interviewed by the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care (PAC) team about her role at Assisting Hands Richmond and her PAC Dementia Coach Certification.
By 2050, the number of dementia patients is expected to triple, according to the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association (AHA). Professionals are recommending that you pay close attention to these 13 factors that affect your risk for cognitive decline to reduce your risk of becoming affected. The first 7 factors focus on your heart health and the other 6 address brain health – and all of them can be managed with lifestyle changes.
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® and supporting a Person Living with Dementia; Greet and connect, offering comfort and support and how to “Do with the person and not to the person.” The workshop is led by Cathy Hamlin, Assisting Hands Richmond’s Executive Administrator, who is a PAC Certified Independent Coach.
Through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans that have been diagnosed with dementia could be eligible to receive a number of benefits and services. The care options available for veterans and their spouses with dementia include the following…
