Late Stages of Dementia: Symptoms and Care Needs, Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various facets and aspects of the disease and its particular impact, both now and in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve covered the early, middle and later stages of dementia, detailing the […]
The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can immediately bring about a number of questions and concerns. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the disease impact daily behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And how […]
Safety Tips for Traveling with an Alzheimer’s Patient
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to go to visit friends and family, or even to simply experience a change of scenery and a few enjoyable activities. And if you provide care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, having a senior loved […]
How to Make the Holidays for People With Dementia Safer and More Enjoyable
This season, you might ask yourself, “How can I help people with dementia enjoy the holidays?” Managing dementia is difficult on any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you can understand why the holidays for people with dementia may be a recipe for increased agitation, stress, and […]
Halloween Can Heighten Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Learn the Challenges and How to Overcome Them
There’s definitely no age limit in experiencing the fun of Halloween! Seniors are generally delighted by visits from trick-or-treaters, along with the chance to delight in fall treats and fun decorations. Nonetheless, if an older adult is struggling with Alzheimer’s symptoms, certain components of the Halloween season may be downright frightening. Suddenly, there are unanticipated […]
Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease Benefit from a MAP: Music, Art and Pets
Just like many things in life, innovation can go a long way in terms of providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease. At Live Free Home Health Care, we understand how challenging it may be to meet the ever-changing needs inherent with dementia; on a single day, your loved one could possibly feel peaceful […]
Struggling with Challenging Dementia Behaviors? These Tips Can Help.
Providing care for a loved one with dementia offers inherent rewards – the feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment in knowing you’re helping make the senior’s life as safe and comfortable as possible, the joy of seeing his or her smile at a favorite activity, the warmth of reminiscing together. But it’s also one of the […]
Live Free Home Health Care’s Practical Tips to Make Dementia Personal Care Easier
In our last blog post, we shared some tips on easing the struggles of providing personal care assistance to a senior loved one. But what about providing care specifically for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? At Live Free Home Health Care, one of the top-rated senior care companies in Concord, we understand the unique challenges […]
Is a World Without Alzheimer’s a Possibility?
Alzheimer’s continues to rise and the statistics are alarming. As many as 50% of seniors over age 85 are battling some type of dementia, and in the Age Wave/Merrill Lynch’s 2014 study, people are now more worried about Alzheimer’s than cancer or diabetes. The study states that most people are concerned about the impact on […]
Balancing Family, Work and Caregiving – Does Your Career Need to Suffer?
Are you caring for an aging loved one, trying to balance a career and life? You are not alone. There are 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. Balancing a career with caring for your children, spouse, and your aging loved one can become extremely stressful and overwhelming. What should go on the back burner; […]