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The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Patients

April 15, 2020/in Benefits of Home Care, Care Tips, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Activities, Senior Exercise, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

The results of maintaining some form of exercise regimen throughout aging are tremendous; however, for persons with Parkinson’s, it might truly be a game-changer. Several studies are revealing direct links between exercise for Parkinson’s patients and the progression of the disease, such as the largest clinical study up to now, in which patients who exercised at least 2½ hours per week gained a greater total wellbeing compared to those who refrained from physical activity. Read More...

Tips for Managing Dementia and Incontinence

March 9, 2020/in Care Tips, Dementia Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources /by Bridget Waller

Dementia care calls for both compassion and creativity to deal with an assortment of challenging behaviors and effects, and that is particularly true with regards to incontinence, something that is exceedingly common in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. These tried-and-true approaches are generally helpful in lessening the effect of incontinence and protecting against an escalation of emotions in someone you adore with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More...

Heart Surgery Recovery: Guidelines to Help Bring Healing and Comfort

February 10, 2020/in Benefits of Home Care, Care for the Heart, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

Every day, thousands of heart surgeries take place across the United States. From open heart surgery to valve repair, there are a variety of procedures available to help people maintain an active lifestyle in spite of a cardiac event. And while there may be some apprehension in leaving the watchful eyes of the hospital staff following heart surgery, returning to the comfort of home can bring a particular peace of mind. Read More...

10 Ways Home Care Services Make Life Better for Seniors

January 15, 2020/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 Waller

Learn 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

December 5, 2019/in Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

Do you have an aging loved one resisting the truth that he/she is in need of some extra help at home? One of the biggest reservations we have as we get older is the loss of control and the ability to live at home alone. Read More...

7 Key Signs of Diabetes You Need to Know

November 20, 2019/in Benefits of Home Care, Diabetes, Elder Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

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. Read More...

How to Start a Conversation With a Parent About the Benefits of Home Care

October 10, 2019/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 Waller

Accepting the truth that an aging loved one requires help at home can be tough. Even harder is speaking about the need for care with the older adult and getting him or her to acknowledge that assistance is warranted. If you have noticed changes in a loved one and you’re sensing the need to begin a discussion about the benefits of home care as a choice to maintain safety and independence in the home, try these conversation starters to raise the subject in a subtle, non-confrontational way. Read More...

Tips for Caregivers of Dementia Patients

September 18, 2019/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

Sometimes, 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.

9 Alzheimer’s Communication Tips for Family Caregivers

August 30, 2019/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 Waller

These 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

August 8, 2019/in Dementia Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

“How could you possibly say that I have dementia? There’s not a thing wrong with me!” If a senior loved one with dementia expresses sentiments such as this, you might have thought to yourself that he or she was simply in denial and unwilling to accept such a difficult diagnosis. Read More...