Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS, is the most common type of motor neuron disease. It refers to a group of progressive, neurological diseases that cause dysfunction in the nerves that control muscle movement. As ALS progresses, these cells degenerate and die; and stop sending messages to muscles. Therefore, this leads to muscle …
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that results in a variety of movement issues including tremors, difficulty balancing, muscle stiffness, and more. Parkinson’s disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms become worse overtime, and unfortunately there is no cure. An individual who is in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease may experience difficulty standing, lack of …
We care about our family members and loved ones which is why it is painful to watch them struggle to care for themselves. It can be challenging and awkward to bring up hiring a private caregiver with a loved one. But, it’s important to have this conversation! Watch the video below and read this blog post …
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When hiring a home care provider, it is important to seek services that fit your home care needs. Putting your trust in an outside party with these very personal responsibilities is challenging. Research a couple of home care agencies and make sure they check all the boxes of your “Agency Checklist” (attached below). The first …
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In a study led by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy body dementia. Lewy body dementia is a disease caused by abnormal deposits of a protein. These protein deposits affect chemicals in the brain which lead …
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Paying for home care services can be challenging and daunting. There are many different options when it comes to paying for your home care services but it all depends on you and your provider. Home care services can be paid for in the following ways: private pay, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or veteran’s …
Memory loss is a common sign in seniors and therefore, they should engage in games that sharpen their brain. Playing card games definitely does a similar job! According to research, participating in such activities can cause brain cells to reproduce, even in older adults. Here is a list of card games you can play to …
These exercises are geared towards adults with limited mobility. However if you have an injury, please consult your doctor before performing these exercises. If these exercises cause any pain in the body, please stop and give your physical therapist a call for alternative exercises. These chair exercises are not individualized and therefore, they are not …
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Home health aides are trained to care and assist patients in performing a variety of tasks. They provide everything from companionship to basic health assistance, and so much more! Home health aides are trained to assist in the personal care of the patient. This includes things such as oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, etc…. They also …
“My grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a number of years ago. He started to loose his memory and his ability to perform simple tasks. This was upsetting to watch and my family and I feared leaving him alone. We had no idea where to even begin in looking for a caregiver for my grandfather. …