What’s the Connection Between Loss of Hearing and Dementia?

When checking in on Mom, you notice the television is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or to speak up because she thinks you’re mumbling. Some amount of hearing loss is fairly common in older loved ones, and of course is deserving of staying on top of through routine hearing screenings. […]

8 Warning Signs of Dementia To Note in Loved Ones

You can’t quite pinpoint it, and yet you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s behaviors recently. She is a little bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Could it be dementia? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling the disease, so […]

Identifying MCI in an Older Family Member

Going home for the holidays is a great chance to think back on holidays past and make some new memories. It is also a time when family members may uncover changes to their elder loved ones – changes that may be too small to detect during a phone call or FaceTime, but become glaringly evident […]

Home Care Services Provide Support After a Stroke

Going through a stroke is a scary, unexpected experience. The consequences can range from minimal to life-changing, but a very important factor is apparent: follow-up care is absolutely essential. Fortunately, a lot of this care can be provided in the comfort of home. If you’re caring for a loved one who has recently had a […]

Taking Care of a Senior with Cognitive Decline: How Aging Care Can Help

If you’re providing care for a senior loved one, you’re well aware of the scope of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and extremely rewarding. Having said that, it can also be taxing, draining, and demanding. Add to that the other challenges inherent with cognitive decline, and it’s easy to grasp how […]

Discover the Details About Delirium in Older Adults

With its similarities to dementia, delirium can be a baffling condition to understand and manage. Older adults tend to be prone to delirium, so our in-home care experts have put together the following tips that will help you recognize and react appropriately in the event that you suspect delirium in someone you love. What is […]

Non-Verbal Communication in Dementia: How to Make Caregiving Easier

Communication is a lot more than simply the spoken word. A smile, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal as well. As dementia advances in a loved one, it may become essential to test out alternate methods to stay connected. Using non-verbal communication in dementia care is a great place to start. We recommend […]

Caring for a Loved One in the First Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3

Receiving the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the future, may be overwhelming. Over the coming months, this three-part series will explore the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]

Mild Cognitive Impairment in Seniors and Tips to Help Keep the Brain Sharp

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These, as well as other impacts of cognitive decline, make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and may be a consequence of: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle changes And much […]