Understanding How Home Care Can Help When Caring for ALS
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises numerous questions and concerns, both for the person who received the diagnosis and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the current symptoms – and what will they be as time goes by? Where can I turn […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps People with MS
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett Whenever we think of home, we should be able to conjure up thoughts of relaxation, comfort, and safety. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment is sometimes actually quite dangerous. MS impacts millions of people worldwide […]
Tips for Caring for Late-Stage Parkinson’s: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s prognosis has an effect on members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Learning what to expect as the disease progresses is key to being prepared for the changes to come and also to making life the very best it can be each day. Over the last few months, we have […]
Stages of Parkinson’s: Taking Care of a Loved One in the Middle: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s impacts loved ones in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is key to being ready for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series, we’ll be sharing details about what to expect […]
How Home Care Can Help with Cancer Treatments
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as though your whole world has changed. Things that were once a top priority pale when compared with the call to do whatever you can to provide support for the person you love through this unanticipated process. If you are not sure where you […]
Parkinson’s Care: Caring for a Senior in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. Over the next several months, we’ll be sharing what to anticipate in each […]
It’s Not Alzheimer’s: Understanding Vascular Dementia
With more than 5.8 million Americans impacted, Alzheimer’s is by far, the most common form of dementia. However, there is another, less familiar type of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is vital to obtaining the […]
Know These Symptoms for an Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Despite the fact that nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has provided for advancements in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, giving us hope for a […]
Heart Health Awareness Month: Tips for Seniors
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You cannot escape them during this time of the year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and encourage us to show those closest to us just how much we love them. […]
New Year, New You: Take Charge of Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Seniors
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! For seniors or those caring for older parents, specifically people who have chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle which may seem impossible. However, research […]