Learn how to make a family memory book with aging loved ones. Reuniting with loved ones during the holidays can be a wonderful time of connecting and enjoying time together! It can also be quite eye-opening. Some families notice a growing gap between generations, with the kids huddled together around their phones and iPads while Grandpa sits quietly on the…
Read More“Home is where the heart is”; but what if the person you love has dementia and says, “I want to go home” when he or she is already home? When you are providing care for a loved one with memory loss issues from Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, unfortunately this discussion can be a common occurrence. And the…
Read More…injuries to adamantly insist that they are not symptomatic. At times this is due to the actual brain injury, but it also can be basic denial unconsciously executed as a coping mechanism to postpone the confrontation of fear and/or uncertainty about how to navigate the realities of life after trauma. Memory Problems – Problems with memory are often the first…
Read More…modify your care strategy to correspond to the person’s demeanor, you also need to juggle management of a host of challenging symptoms: wandering, repetitive behaviors and conversations, memory loss, sundowning. While living with Alzheimer’s disease is already a challenge, other factors can worsen the symptoms. In your role as caregiver, you need to be familiar with the following potential complications…
Read More…Struggles with memory, without being aware of these problems
Depression:
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Tips to get a good night sleep, from the experts in home & memory care in Mt. Pleasant. A good night’s sleep isn’t always easy for seniors and those who care for them. When the sun retires, many older adults find it is difficult to relax and fall asleep, or stay asleep throughout the night. Sleepless nights translate to sluggish…
Read More…parents home, which raised a number of challenges. Advanced Home Health Care, one of the leading providers of home care and memory care in Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding areas, is here with the information you require to ensure a smooth transition home for a senior you love. Before the move occurs, think through the answers to the following questions:…
Read More…As the top-rated provider of home health and rehabilitation services Mount Pleasant, IA and the surrounding area seniors trust, we’ve highlighted some of the challenges in following a prescribed medication plan, and tips to overcome them:
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Read More…reason. What can you do to best help someone you love through a cancer diagnosis? Our experts in home care and memory care in Mt. Pleasant and the nearby areas have some suggestions to get you started.
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Read More…and reminders to participate in activities
Full-time care at home may be needed if the senior:
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