So, You Have Become A Family Caregiver … What Now?
Boca Home Care Services presents a few tips to new primary caregivers to a family loved one, whether it be a spouse, parent or child. Learn how to manage Caregiver Stress. Somtimes Family...
View ArticleFriends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk – What About Dementia?
With Holidays upon us, there will be more drivers on the road, many may be intoxicated. This makes the roads even more unsafe for our elderly drivers. If one of your parents or other loved ones have...
View ArticleWhat’s for Me at a Caregiver Support Group?
Caregivers to other frail or cognitively impaired adults very often become ill themselves and may actually be the one who is at greater RISK! Boca Home Care Services recommends Support Groups for...
View ArticleIntroducing Home Care in Dade County – South Florida
Miami Jewish Home Care, LLC From the team that brings exceptional Home Care to Broward and Palm Beach counties, the Bensmihens are now serving Dade County. Joseph and Lisa have over forty years of...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Awareness
Alzheimer’s & its Awareness It is truly remarkable that a disease that affects so many has only started getting national awareness in the last decade or so. It is estimated that close to 2.4...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s: What it is and Its Warning Signs and Symptoms
Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss Alzheimer’s is NOT a normal progression of old age. It is a disorder, a disease, in which the brain’s nerve cells (neurons) are under attack. These neurons normally produce...
View ArticleTop Ten Ways to Manage Alzheimer’s: From Onset to Ongoing
Develop an Understanding of the Disease – Ask the doctor to converse with you in simple terms. avoiding medical terminology that you may not know the meaning of. Ask him/her to present the...
View ArticleManaging the Different Stages Of Alzheimer’s
Managing Alzheimers & Its Stages Alzheimer’s is a disease that progresses in stages. As the person that you are taking care of advances from the early to middle and then to the late stages of this...
View ArticleDoes Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s? What Are The Criteria’s?
Medicare and Alzheimer’s Coverage Medicare is a health insurance plan funded by the federal government and covers people who are usually over the age of 65. Beneficiaries must also be receiving Social...
View ArticleDealing With A Loved One Suffering From Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease or AD in short, is defined as a neurodegenerative disorder. The condition affects a person’s cognitive abilities. AD patients may eventually lose their ability to communicate,...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease: Treatments and Advances
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a condition of the brain characterized by decline in cognitive ability and mental capacity. Alzheimer’s is generally associated with memory...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease & Home Care
When a loved one develops Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a very difficult time. Suddenly, the parent or grandparent who once took care of you needs constant care themselves. When your loved one needs...
View ArticleExercise Can Benefit People with Alzheimer’s
Physical activity is one of the keys in staying healthy as long as possible. For those with Alzheimer’s Disease or those at greater risk, exercise can improve overall well-being. Regular physical...
View ArticleCannabis Used in Alzheimer’s Treatment?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top three leading disease cause of death. It’s right up there with cancer and heart disease. Throughout the last few decades, its rate has increased significantly. The...
View ArticleA Brief Insight into Dementia
Dementia is an overall term that refers to a set of disorders affecting the brain, and whose symptoms are closely linked. While some assume that dementia refers to a specific disease, this isn’t the...
View ArticleTips for Talking to People with Alzheimer’s Disease
There is no easy way to live with Alzheimer’s, which is a type of dementia, but many people have to adapt since about 5.5 million Americans are dealing with this affliction. Loved ones need to...
View ArticleDementia: Everything You Need to Know
Dementia is basically an umbrella term that encompasses a group of disorders characterized by misperception, memory problems, disorientation, mental confusion and in some cases, behavioral problems. At...
View ArticleWhat to Do if You Suspect the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease in a Loved One
Using The SAGE Test For Early Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis Anyone who has ever had a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease understands the pain, confusion, and turmoil involved with dealing...
View ArticleA New Study Shines a Light on Dementia Prevention
‘Dementia’ is an umbrella term that refers to a whole host of brain diseases characterized by changes in cognitive abilities. People with dementia often have troubles understanding and remembering....
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