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Finding activities that are fun and engaging for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it might seem extremely daunting. Even so, it is very important to ensure every day holds possibilities for purpose, joy, and meaning – decreasing the level of agitation, frustration, and other challenging behaviors […]
At CareWorks Health Services, we’re dedicated to serving seniors who call Westminster home by helping aging adults continue to enjoy the city’s many offerings. As the trusted provider of home care services in Westminster and the surrounding areas, CareWorks Health Services provides personalized care in accordance with each individual’s specific requests and needs. For some […]
It might have come totally out of the blue: an unexpected fall that resulted in a broken hip and the requirement for Dad to have assistance to stay at home. Or, it may have been building up over time, such as through the incremental and slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Whatever the circumstances, you’ve now […]
Awkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease displays one of the most common Alzheimer’s behaviors – disinhibition – which can present as: Rude or tactless comments Inappropriate sexual advances or remarks Removal of clothing at inappropriate times And other socially […]
Life has changed dramatically for all of us since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but if you have tested positive for the virus and experienced any or all of the myriad of possible symptoms, you understand how serious it is and how difficult recovery can be. The following tips are important to keep in mind as […]
After months of quarantining, isolating, and distancing from family and friends, stay-at-home orders have been lifted this summer. But for seniors in particular, is it safe to consider going out? Unfortunately, when it comes to senior safety, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a variety of criteria need to be considered to come to the best […]
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 […]
At CareWorks Health Services, it’s our privilege and honor to offer superior Santa Ana home care services to make life the best it can be for older adults. Our home care services are individualized according to each person’s unique needs, and include services such as transportation and errand-running, help with personal hygiene needs such as […]
Family financial matters are often a taboo topic, plus the source of a number of disputes, increased emotions, and misconceptions. And for many of today’s older adults, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from many years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it may be difficult for them 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 […]
The complexity of steps needed to enable us to see are mind-boggling. Within the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details of the world around us, interpret that information based on input from other senses, memories, and thoughts, and then build a perception of the information to make us aware of […]
Caring for someone you love with dementia is definitely not something to laugh about. However, scientific studies are increasingly pointing towards the benefits associated with humor, and mixing laughter and dementia care could possibly be exactly what the doctor ordered to improve quality of life for a loved one. As an example, an Australian study […]
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