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“Remember that time when…” Uncle Bob began, launching into a story that soon had everyone smiling and laughing. “At Dad’s surprise birthday party, the real surprise came when Mary was carrying the cake into the dining room. She tripped over the cat and the cake went flying right out of her hands and into Mom’s [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: Both of my 78-year-old mother’s parents died of Alzheimer’s disease, and I am beginning to wonder if Mom will start to show symptoms and go down that same heartbreaking road. I know my life will change forever if it happens – and for that matter, so will the lives of my children if I [...]
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Continue ReadingNew technology, such as a tracking device, can locate a senior loved one who might wander off. The i-tag-along GPS features live monitoring, can be programmed for boundaries and has an SOS call function. Companionship is another way to help keep safe those who suffer the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Q. My 87-year-old [...]
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Continue ReadingThe Home Instead Senior Care®network has joined the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) in a nationwide effort to educate people about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early detection. The AEDA is a group of corporations, nonprofits and government entities under the leadership of the Alzheimer’s Association dedicated to making a [...]
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Continue ReadingHoliday travel can be difficult for seniors, but the challenges become much greater for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) wants us to remember that traveling with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s requires additional thought and preparation. Here are some tips from the AEDA to help you plan [...]
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Continue ReadingAwesome job!!! On Saturday, October 8th, the Home Instead Senior Care team participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in a BIG way! In support of the national and local movement to end Alzheimer’s, Home Instead represented well with the largest team of 39 people. We also received a trophy for the highest team donations. [...]
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Continue ReadingHow We’re Making a Difference For an individual with Alzheimer’s, the disease eventually affects every part of his or her life. It also will significantly impact the lives of that person’s loved ones. For example, a woman who once lived alone and was stubbornly independent now requires 24-hour supervision just to ensure her basic safety. [...]
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Continue ReadingDementia is the loss of cognitive functioning and intellectual reasoning due to changes in the brain caused by disease. Those with dementia tend to repeat questions, become disoriented in familiar places, neglect personal hygiene or nutrition, or get confused about people or time. It can be caused by many things, some of which are reversible [...]
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Continue ReadingHere’s a tasty thought: Kicking your food up a notch with spices could preserve brain function and keep your brain sharp and strong as you age. Get your aging brain back into shape – naturally! CINNAMON – A recent research study found that merely smelling cinnamon or chewing cinnamon-flavored gum actually enhanced multiple areas of [...]
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Continue ReadingThe New York Times recently published an article titled Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate. The article discusses ongoing research on how to best treat Alzheimer’s disease, and a few enlightening approaches from different programs. The article states “There’s actually better evidence and more significant results in caregiver interventions than there is in anything [...]
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