When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many families make the decision to care for them at home. However, this can be a potentially challenging and overwhelming task. The tips and strategies outlined in this article from AgingCare can help make caregiving a little more manageable. Each day brings new challenges as you cope with changing ability levels…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and symptoms usually develop slowly and gradually worsen over time. This article from Johns Hopkins outlines the signs, symptoms and stages of the disease. An estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia in the world…
Are you dealing with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s in your family? This guide from Alzheimers.net will help you prepare for the caregiving road ahead and how to get the help you need. Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you care for a parent or senior loved one with Alzheimer’s…
Are you a caregiver? Or have you considered a career as a caregiver? Everyday, caregivers make an amazing difference in the lives of their clients and their clients’ families. But the job is so much more than taking care of just physical needs! The best professional home caregivers go above and beyond their typical duties and really build a strong…
l3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,May is National Mental Health Month. Depression is a serious medical illness that often goes unrecognized among older adults. This article from AARP can help you assess a senior loved one’s mental health needs and seek treatment if needed. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a marked…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important to know the signs of stroke and act quickly if you suspect someone is having one. This article from the National Institute on Aging provides helpful information everyone should know about strokes. A stroke is serious, just like a heart attack, so it's important to know the signs of stroke and act…
ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in a limb or slurred speech. This article from Mayo Clinic offers an overview of the symptoms, complications and therapies for people suffering from the disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), or ALS, is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss…
Whether you’re looking for home care in Potomac, including Bethesda, Olney or Silver Spring, or in Fairfax County VA, including McLean or Reston, nutrition for your loved ones should be top of mind. Our caregivers will try to work nutritious meals and snacks into every day – depending on what is available around the house. Here are a few ideas…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX3ofmfTqQI Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome to this month's edition of What's Your Plan? So my name is Steve Lorberbaum. I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care, and along with Patricia Dubroof, who is our marketing and everything else guru, we each month present an important topic that we think would be helpful in the aging population.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qncvjHNqbc Patricia Dubroof: It's three o'clock. It's time for Book Chat. I am Patricia Dubroof. I'm with Assisting Hands Home Care, where we provide certified nursing aid support for our community in both Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. We have people joining us sometimes on Book Chat from all over the world. So I just like to make…
