November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Can we stop it before it starts? Here’s a look at the new offense in the Alzheimer’s fight from Newsweek. The announcement came the day before Thanksgiving, but there was nothing in it to be thankful for: An experimental Alzheimer’s drug many thought would slow the disease’s steady cognitive decline had failed to…
When it’s time to care for an ailing parent, it’s important for siblings to communicate and agree on expectations for Home Care in Potomac. In this article from the Washington Post, there are 6 ways siblings can pull together for Mom and Dad. My friend Mary’s mother died in July, and last week over dinner I asked her how she…
Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment for a variety of health issues, particularly as we age. In this article from WebMD we learn why it’s such a boon for seniors. Would you believe in a nondrug treatment that works for arthritis, cancer pain, Parkinson's, and incontinence and improves your strength and endurance? There is one -- physical therapy. When…
Early detection is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. Here’s a look at 5 common eye tests and how often you should have them. Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. A complete eye exam includes five common tests to detect glaucoma.…
We retire, the kids grow up and move out, we might experience health challenges. It can seem as if life is conspiring to rob us of the sense that we are useful! This is bad for our health according to a number of recent studies. To learn more, read the article below by Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac, "When Seniors…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the all the jargon and paperwork when you visit the doctor? You’re not alone. Here’s a look at the difficulties surrounding health literacy in today’s world. It's time for full disclosure. Answer the following questions honestly (don't worry, you won't be graded): Have you ever had trouble understanding something a doctor or nurse said to…
The job of primary caregiver for a loved one dealing with cancer is crucial. It can also be filled with stress and sadness or a feeling of enrichment and accomplishment. In this article from Cancer.org, they examine the many roles of a caregiver Caregiver is defined here as the person who most often helps the person with cancer and is…
In this article, WEBMD talks about the power of positive thinking and the strength of having a great attitude. You probably know that exercise and diet are important when it comes to aging well. But there is something else you control that can help you along: a positive attitude. Research shows more and more that your approach to life may…
Recovering from Surgery demands attention and focus. How do you accomplish that when a parent comes home from the hospital? This article from the Washington Post gives us a look at what happens next. When my 87-year-old mother was hospitalized for the second time in as many weeks with congestive heart failure, my siblings and I rallied to her bedside.…
According to this article in the Washington Post, even at age 70 or older, the choices you make about exercise, eating and your health remain important and can help with healthy aging. At this point in life, it’s worth taking a second look. As Miriam C. Morey, an expert on aging at Duke University , put it, seniors “need…
