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Memory loss and Alzheimer’s may seem synonymous. Yet it is crucial to realize that long-term memory frequently remains intact long into the progression of the disease. For this reason, tapping into those distant memories is an ideal strategy to help an older adult with dementia stay engaged in current conversations by connecting to the past. […]
There has long been an assumption that when someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only real option was nursing home care. After all, it’s unrealistic for someone to live alone with dementia and continue to reside at home – or is it? Data demands the necessity for […]
If it looks like a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s has entirely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For reasons that are not yet fully understood, Alzheimer’s sleep issues are not uncommon and arise from changes to an individual’s circadian rhythm, resulting in sleepless nights and drowsy days. […]
Alzheimer’s disease transforms a person’s behavior and personality. As the disease progresses, people with Alzheimer’s increasingly communicate through behavior instead of speech and their inhibitions can become reduced. In some cases, it can even bring about inappropriate sexual behaviors such as: Making sexual advances to others Undressing or touching themselves in public Using vulgar or […]
CareWorks Health Services is honored to provide trusted home and respite care services for Newport Beach area aging adults and their families. With customized services designed to meet the needs of each individual, CareWorks provides assistance with personal care, specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other chronic health conditions, and so much more. […]
You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your reading glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this simply an ordinary part of growing older, or could it be the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
Confusion. Isolation. Loneliness. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, however if you add in the element of Alzheimer’s, the challenges and frustrations are heightened to a completely new level. Take, for example, the short-term memory loss inherent in Alzheimer’s disease. A family care provider attempting to […]
When looking for reliable, trusted home care, families in Laguna Hills have trusted CareWorks Health Services since 2010. Locally owned and operated, CareWorks Health Services is committed to helping older adults live safely and independently wherever they call home. Whether your loved one needs companionship and help with housekeeping and meal preparation, transportation to and […]
Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the imbalance between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Generally, up to 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. are female, and as researchers begin to better understand the specific particulars behind this pattern, we are able to start to address the risk for Alzheimer’s. […]
Out of all the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most concerning is the individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that may occur in the event that the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can take place any time the older adult is: • Scared, confused or overwhelmed • Trying to […]
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