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“Home sweet home” as the saying goes; but if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s who insists home is somewhere other than where he or she is currently living, what do you do? Unfortunately, when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, this is an all too common […]
Those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease know that as the day winds down, the stressors can ramp up. Sundowning, a common experience in dementia in which seniors become agitated, fearful, and restless during the evening hours, is exhausting for all involved. Aggravations escalate as members of the family try to keep the […]
Since your mother gave up her car keys and is having difficulties moving around on her own, you and your siblings have made the decision to share the task of providing for her care needs. Someone has to take her to the doctor’s office, grocery store and beauty shop. Someone else needs to take care […]
Here at CareWorks Health Services in California, we have truly seen how often family caregivers can be “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system,” which is a statement that can also be found in the latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. With around 18 million family members providing […]
Those providing senior care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most challenging is the change in temperament – the Jekyll and Hyde transformation from that sweet, gentle person into an angry, offensive bully. […]
Think about this possibility: your 90-year-old mother, who lives in her own home alone, fell recently, cracked her pelvis, and is being released from the hospital today. Sorting through and reading her discharge paperwork, you notice the doctor’s orders for a number of different medications, ongoing physical therapy, a medical checkup appointment that needs to […]
Seniors in California are inundated with an explosion of high tech products aimed at improving their safety and independence and enhancing their lives. By pressing a few buttons, they can instantly visit by video with friends and family through FaceTime, wear a bracelet that connects with emergency personnel when assistance is needed, and even be […]
A Parkinson’s diagnosis often raises more questions than answers. What will the next few years look like? How quickly will symptoms change? What kind of support will be needed along the way? One of the most helpful steps early on is creating a long-term Parkinson’s care plan that can adapt as the condition progresses. Parkinson’s affects movement, coordination, speech, […]
There’s something deeply comforting about opening a piece of real mail. Not the everyday envelopes filled with reminders or advertisements, but a handwritten letter that clearly took time and care. Maybe the handwriting is uneven, the spelling isn’t perfect, or there are stickers decorating the corners. For an older adult, that simple envelope from a […]
Families are often surprised by how many early dementia behaviors and symptoms they overlooked before a diagnosis. What once seemed like random forgetfulness or harmless quirks suddenly lines up in a clear pattern. Before anyone knows the real cause, it’s completely understandable to attribute these behaviors to aging, stress, or distraction. Most people want to […]
The newest wave of scams targeting older adults is remarkably deceptive, and the FBI is urging families to pay close attention. The “phantom hacker” scam doesn’t rely on clumsy spelling mistakes or poorly written emails. Instead, it begins with something that looks surprisingly legitimate — a security notification, a customer support message, or a warning […]
The holiday season has a way of drawing out nostalgia. A song on the radio, the scent of pine, or the glow of a familiar ornament can instantly transport us to another time. For a person living with dementia, those sensory moments can unlock memories that feel long forgotten. One of the best holiday activities […]
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