Lifestyle Choices for Better Brain Health
Join Dr. William Simpson, staff clinician at the Roper St. Francis Research and Innovation Center, to learn about how certain lifestyle factors such as proper nutrition, healthy sleep habits, socialization, mental well-being, and physical activity can improve overall brain health and cognitive functioning. This is especially significant given that better brain health has been linked […]
Your Charitable Gift to Alzheimer’s Association Will Get Doubled!
Because of the generosity of the Saltzman family, your donation— if given before June 30 can be matched — up to a total of $1 million. Their incredible pledge will go toward advancing Alzheimer’s disease research through the Global Innovation Fund. This is in honor of their parents, Jack and Marjorie Saltzman, who lost their […]
> FREE Memory Screen
Concerned about your or a loved one’s memory? The Roper St. Francis Research and Innovation Center is screening patients ages 50 to 85 who are experiencing memory loss and/or have been diagnosed with a memory problem and are interested in participating in an Alzheimer’s research trial. To learn more, call 843-724-2302.
We Are Walking to End Alzheimer’s!
Please support our team as we “walk to end Alzheimer’s” during the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2017 Walk on Sept 16th. We are raising money to support those suffering from this disease as well as to fund life-saving research. Join our team for the walk on the 16th! Visit our team page here!
We are “Walking to End Alzheimer’s!” Donate to our team today!
Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? The Home Care Plus team is “Walking to End Alzheimer’s” on September 16th and funds raised support Alzheimer’s families, research and support. Thank you for considering a donation! Click here to donate to Team Home Care Plus!
Is It Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is not a normal part of aging. The disease usually strikes individuals 65 years and over, but younger people are not without risk. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are treatments available that can help slow the progression of the disease and help manage symptoms. […]
Your Brain Health and Aging
The human brain is a wonderful, complex organ, which, among other things, is responsible for our cognition and memory. Unfortunately for many, aging brings a host of unwanted changes, both physical and mental. Many people mistakenly believe that you either get dementia (or other forms of cognitive decline) as you age or you don’t—but research […]
Why You Should Consider In Home Care
Have you noticed that mom and dad are just not taking care of themselves like they used to? Are bills and mail piling up around the house? Is the lawn in need of attention? Does their physical appearance indicate that maybe they haven’t kept on top of their personal hygiene? Perhaps it’s something they said—maybe […]
Financial Strain: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on the family caregiver, not only emotionally and physically, but financially as well. With over 5 million Americans living with the disease, the “costs of care” are having a profound financial impact on many families in the U.S. The 2016 Facts & Figures report […]
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference took place this past week in Washington D.C. Find out what the latest research is saying about this disease and learn more about current treatment options: https://www.alz.org/aaic/
