Expert Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Providing care for someone with dementia can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and reacting in ways that seem illogical to everything you have understood up to now. Yet when dementia caregivers have some basic tools in their Alzheimer’s […]
Help for Stroke Patients at Home Begins With These Top Strategies
Having a stroke is a scary, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minimal to life-altering, but a very important factor is clear: follow-up care is a necessity. Thankfully, getting help for stroke patients at home is an option. If you are taking care of a family member following a stroke, below are some of […]
Caring for Multiple Health Issues in Seniors
If you are a family caregiver and your days seem overloaded with caring for multiple health issues in seniors, from keeping up with appointments with various doctors managing medicines and special dietary needs, you are not alone! Long-term health issues like COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis affect many older adults – and often, they […]
What to Know About ALS Care and How Home Care Can Help
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises many questions and worries, both for the person diagnosed and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be later on? Where can I turn for help? Approximately 30,000 […]
Caring for MS at Home
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to conjure up thoughts of relaxation, comfort, and safety. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment is sometimes actually quite hazardous. MS impacts millions of people worldwide […]
Caring for Parkinson’s in the Later Stages: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects members of the family as well as the person afflicted. Learning about what to expect as the condition advances is paramount to being prepared for all the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day, and to help caregivers in caring for Parkinson’s […]
Caring for Loved Ones in the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s not just the person diagnosed, but those caring for loved ones with the disease. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being ready for the changes to come and to making the most of every day. In our three-part series about caring for loved one with Parkinson’s, […]
The Important Connection Between Home Care and Cancer Care
When a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though your whole world has changed. Things that were once a top priority pale in comparison to the need to do anything you can to assist the person you love through this unexpected journey. If you’re not sure where to even get started […]
Understanding Senior Care and Parkinson’s in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is key to being prepared for the changes in the future and also to make life the very best it can be every day. Throughout the next couple of months, […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Warning Signs
Even though nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. alone, a greater understanding of Parkinson’s was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded advancements in research and awareness which were previously unparalleled, providing us with hope for a […]