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Redefining You: The Transformative Journey After Caregiving

Caring for a family member can be an all-consuming role. It takes so much of your time, focus, and energy that when you no longer need to provide care, for any reason, it may leave you feeling lost. Other common feelings to expect in your journey after caregiving for a loved one include:

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Alzheimer’s Caregiving: When to Step In and When to Step Back

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be an automatic response to step in and take over a task in the belief that it is safer or easier or that you are helping to avoid a potential embarrassment for the person. However, taking over tasks that they are actually capable of completing on […]

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Understanding Boredom’s Impact on Dementia

Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is boredom and dementia. Studies have revealed that boredom’s impact on dementia results in an increase in: Aggression Anxiety Depression Delirium Wandering Agitation Hallucinations And more Not only that but, boredom in […]

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Get the Compassionate Home Care in Costa Mesa Seniors Need

At CareWorks Health Services, we work hard to build compassionate, genuine relationships with the people we care for, and we deliver services with respect and dignity in mind. These are just a few of the reasons why we’ve built such a strong reputation in Costa Mesa for stellar home care services that keep older adults […]

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How to Help Someone with Dementia Through Maintaining Daily Routines

Have you ever awoken from a dream feeling completely disoriented? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life. Our goal in caring for someone with dementia is to help provide as much stability as possible, and one […]

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Tips for Easing Restlessness in Dementia

Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you begin to notice these clues in a person with dementia, it is time to take action before they intensify to agitation, aggression, or leaving the house. But figuring out why the individual is feeling restless is sometimes half the battle. To begin with, ask yourself the following questions when observing restlessness […]

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Taking Care of Someone With Dementia? These Resolutions Are for You.

People around you may be resolving to lose ten pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a family caregiver taking care of someone with dementia, just getting through the day can be challenging enough. The very thought of working to improve upon any part of your life in this unsettling time can be overwhelming. […]

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Coping With Sundown Syndrome

Sundown syndrome—also called sundowning or sunsetting—is a behavior common in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It describes the episodes of confusion, anxiety, agitation, or disorientation that often occur at dusk and into the evening hours. The episodes may last a few hours or throughout the night. Suggestions for Helping a Loved One With Sundown Syndrome Sundown […]