“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what binds together our past with who we are today; and for someone with dementia, confusion around these memories can have a powerful impact. One of our goals in taking care of seniors with dementia […]
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Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some older adults, the holidays are a period of intense unhappiness. Yearning for holidays past, despair over the loss of family and friends, and difficult changes to health can magnify during the holiday season, and it’s imperative to take steps to help senior
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Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others that are common in seniors, families have struggled with
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Digging through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a variety of items can be frustrating for everyone providing care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, but in fact these actions are fulfilling a purpose. Rummaging can offer a measure of comfort for individuals with Alzheimer’s, offering recognition of familiar objects
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Times of crisis can sometimes bring out both the very best along with the worst in us. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve come across stories of individuals hoarding products and selling them to make an excessive profit, together with stories of heroes who selflessly met the needs of others despite their particular fears. The secret
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A senior who exhibits memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and difficulty completing daily activities has the telltale signs of Alzheimer’s disease, right? Actually, what appears to be a clear-cut case of Alzheimer’s may in fact be a recently discovered dementia.
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Family financial affairs are often a taboo subject, as well as the cause of many different arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for lots of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from many years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it may be hard for them to
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Taking care of a senior with dementia is a fluid, ever-evolving process. One day could be calm and peaceful, with your senior loved one taking pleasure in activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the following day can be fraught with agitation, anxiety, and sullenness. Just what will today bring? Figuring out
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Studies demonstrate that family caregivers typically put their care recipient’s needs above their own needs, often putting themselves at risk for health issues. Respite care from Independence-4-Seniors Home Care of Hinsdale can help provide some much needed time away for a caregiver to attend to his or her own needs. Check out some of the
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More than 5 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease. Many are cared for by family members in the home. But what happens to the ones providing constant, stressful care 24/7? Overlooked, these family members often provide care at the expense of their own mental and physical wellbeing. 63% of these caregivers will die during their
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