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Virtual Reality Opens a New Frontier in Reaching Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Imagine for a minute how it would feel to struggle with the cognitive obstacles of dementia. The people who are closest to you are now unfamiliar. The words and phrases that would roll off your tongue without an additional thought are now just out of reach. In fact, the whole world as you once knew […]

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Information for Determining Which Type of Home Care is Most Appropriate

The following list of questions should encompass most care questions that need to be asked when seeking home care. It is meant as a guide to helping one find good, quality, dependable home care when appropriate. Understand the type of care services needed. Regular or Light Housekeeping (can be daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) Those […]

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How to Respond Safely to Dementia Aggression Using the 6 R’s

Of the many challenging behaviors common in Alzheimer’s, dementia aggression is probably the most difficult to manage. A senior loved one who has always been mild-mannered can abruptly lash out in outbursts that are truly intimidating: hitting, cursing, kicking, yelling, biting, or throwing objects. How can you, as a family caregiver, safely help restore a feeling […]

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Alzheimer’s Sleep Problems and How to Help

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.  […]

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Top-Rated Home Care in Laguna Niguel

CareWorks Health Services is honored to offer professional, compassionate home care in Laguna Niguel that meets a wide-variety of older adult needs with care and warmth. We personalize our services so that each client receives a plan of care that is specifically tailored to his or her health and wellness goals. Our highly trained caregivers […]

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The Benefits of Setting a Daily Routine for Seniors

Life, especially but not exclusively during the course of the pandemic, can be full of uncertainty. For seniors who are feeling less in control of certain areas of life, such as losing cognitive or physical functioning, focusing on exactly what can be controlled is empowering. An excellent place to begin is by setting a daily […]

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Respite Care Exercise Routines Can Help Seniors’ Strength Post-Pandemic

While we are finally working our way toward the end of the pandemic, we’re finding out more about how it has harmed older adults – both physically and emotionally. We realize seniors have been at a greater risk of serious complications and death from the COVID-19 virus, and the impact of 15 months of physical […]

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Learn the Unique Symptoms Latino Seniors with Dementia May Experience

New research sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some unexpected results in the unique signs and symptoms Latino seniors with dementia may experience. While more exploration is required to completely understand whether these differences are the outcome of social/cultural nuances or perhaps the dementia itself, it is important information for Latino families to learn. […]

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Outstanding Home Care in Seal Beach

CareWorks Health Services is proud to provide the home care in Seal Beach  that seniors and their families trust with personalized care solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team is here to help an older loved one with personal care needs such as bathing and dressing, planning and preparing healthy meals, […]

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Signs of Dysphagia in Older Adults

On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but for a person with dysphagia, this simple pleasure can be downright dangerous. Dysphagia – or difficulty with swallowing – impacts millions of seniors, as a result of weakened mouth and/or throat muscles. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, MS and stroke are typical […]

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Exceptional Home Care Services for Newport Beach Seniors

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. […]

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I’m a Caregiver Experiencing Stress. Should I Be Worried About Caregiver Dread?

What are your very first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what the day will bring, or would you like to crawl back beneath the covers and remain there? If you are experiencing more dread than delight as you consider your caregiving responsibilities for the day, […]