Helping Seniors Stay Active in the Later Stages of Alzheimer’s

Each individual level of Alzheimer’s disease comes with its own distinct complications, and the strategies to conquer those challenges and help older adults live the fullest life possible must be altered accordingly. In the more advanced stage of Alzheimer’s, it’s typical for the individual’s level of activity and engagement to lessen; however, it is still […]

Managing the Challenging Behaviors of Dementia

Caring for a family member with dementia has a world of rewards – the feeling of peace of mind and fulfillment in knowing you are helping make the older adult’s life as secure and comfortable as possible, the pleasure of seeing the individual’s happiness in an enjoyable activity, the warmth of reminiscing with him or […]

A Simple Breakdown of Alzheimer’s Disease Stages for Family Caregivers

Comparable to the changing of the seasons, the progression of Alzheimer’s stages due to the disease may be marked by way of a variety of key differentiators. And although each senior goes through the disease distinctly, there are a number of characteristics prevalent that generally present at each stage. Hearts at Home In-Home Care offers […]

Discover the Top Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Misplacing the car keys. Forgetting the name of someone you know you’ve met before. Confusing today’s date with yesterday’s. Could these be signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Since June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we at Hearts at Home In-Home Care, one of the top home health agencies in Kansas City, KS and surrounding areas, wanted to […]

Enhance Brain Health and Improve Memory for Seniors with These Tips

What could possibly be more amazing than the human brain? Although we have incredibly progressive medical knowledge these days, there’s still so much of the brain’s intricate complexity that we’ve yet to tap into. One thing we do know, though, is that our brains eventually decline in their ability to store memory, as a natural […]

The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

If it doesn’t impact us directly, it’s likely that someone in our circle of family and friends struggles with diabetes, since nearly 10% of all Americans have been diagnosed and an additional 25% are suspected to be affected but not yet diagnosed. And controlling the disease is a complex process that lasts a lifetime. But […]