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Dementia Care Services at Home
If your parent is suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you know how difficult
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5 Benefits of In-Home Services for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Have you been torn between in-home care and a nursing home for your loved one? We understand that there are
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6 Benefits of Additional Care for Nursing Home Residents
If you had to make the difficult decision of placing your aging parent in a nursing home, it was most
Alzheimer's
Signs of Early-onset Alzheimer’s You Might Not Be Aware Of
Do you know how to spot the signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s? Memory loss and disorientation are well-known signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's
It’s MedicAlert Awareness Month! Does Your Loved One Need Medical Identification
August is MedicAlert Awareness Month. The MedicAlert Foundation, a nonprofit that keeps a record of members’ medical information, created this
Dementia
How to Redirect A Loved One With Dementia
We understand the challenges that can come when being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. Often times, someone
Dementia
Do's and Don'ts on Dealing with Dementia Behavior
Caring for someone with mid-to-late stage dementia can be challenging to say the least. Progressive dementia is full of life-altering
Alzheimer's
What is “Sundowning”?
Are you caring for someone who exhibits confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening? This phenomenon is known
Six Tips to Stay Mentally Sharp as You Age
We may all getting be getting older, but losing brain function is not inevitable. Just as exercising a muscle can
Communicating with Someone Who Has Dementia
This post is adapted from an article by Shepherd’s Staff caregiver Bunny O’Dell If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease
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