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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Caregiver Fatigue - Five Signs That You Need Personal Service Worker Assistance
Looking after an ailing loved one is a major responsibility, but one many of us are happy to accept. However, no matter how well you plan for these changes in your life, there is always the risk of taking on too much. If this happens, your health will...
Managing High Blood Pressure with In-Home Care
To most of us, blood pressure is a bit of a mystery. We go to the doctor, the doctor puts a cuff on our arm, inflates it, listens, and jots down a set of numbers. Usually we're told that everything is fine—or, if we are getting older, more likely we are...
Signs an Elder’s Needs Are Changing
Father sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mother stays in the same outfit for days and limits her bathing. Uncle Henry has a desk stacked with piles of bills, health insurance letters and bank statements—all unopened...
