All seniors, and those who care for them, should be alert to the symptoms and signs of diabetes, since as many as one out of every four adults over the age of 60 are currently living with diabetes. Diabetes requires ongoing treatment and careful management over the course of a lifetime; if
diabetes care is neglected, it can eventually lead to serious and deadly health concerns, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputations, and many others.
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The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Patients
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/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Choosing Home Care, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Fall Prevention, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Home Care for Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget WallerLearn ten benefits of home care services for seniors.
It’s an undeniable fact: the overwhelming majority of today’s older individuals would rather age at home instead of facing a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And with good rationale: home care services allow older adults to experience safety and stability, while retaining the comfort and familiarity of home and their neighborhood community. Read more
6 Ways to Help Overcome Objections to Senior Home Care
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/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Choosing Home Care, Dementia Care, Depression, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Senior Activities, Senior Health, Senior Hygiene, Senior Safety /by Bridget WallerTips for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget WallerSometimes, the most beneficial lessons in life come about by going through them firsthand; yet the wisdom we are able to glean from those who’ve walked a similar course before us is priceless. If you’re providing care for a family member with dementia and becoming a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the dementia care tips for caregivers below will help:
Discover tips for caregivers of dementia patients from Hillendale Home Care.
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9 Alzheimer’s Communication Tips for Family Caregivers
/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Choosing Home Care, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget WallerThese Alzheimer’s communication tips help both caregivers and seniors.
Alzheimer’s disease is well known for its profound influence on the ability to effectively communicate. In addition to the disease affecting speech, it also causes difficulties in an individual’s ability to correctly use words, along with the understanding of the meanings of words. As the disease progresses into the later stages, using language as a way of communicating will become more challenging. Read more
Concord Home Health Experts Explain Anosognosia – the Unawareness of Dementia
/in Dementia Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller