Our April Caregiver of the Month is Bernice M!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Bernice M. as our April Caregiver of the Month. Bernice has been with us for almost a year but has over 20 years experience in this field. She works primarily with our Alzheimer’s/dementia clients. We are so happy to have Bernice as part of our team and know that […]
Documentary on the Healing Power of Music on Memory Loss
The 2014 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winning documentary AliveInside highlights the profound effect music has on individuals suffering from memory loss/dementia. It’s a must see for anyone caring for a loved one with memory loss!
The Latest Facts & Figures on Alzheimer’s Disease
According to Alzheimer’s.org, over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This number is expected to grow to over 7 million by 2025, with staggering repercussions for the healthcare system and healthcare costs. Visit Alzheimer’s.org to read the latest facts and figures on this disease.
Power in Numbers
Caregiving Support Groups Can Help You Feel “Normal” Again You can find all sorts of articles about how challenging it is to be a family caregiver. There are plenty of statistics on the physical, mental, emotional, and financial toll family caregiving can take on an individual. There is a wealth of information on how to […]
Communicate More Effectively with Someone with Alzheimer’s
The physical, mental and emotional changes that Alzheimer’s brings can make communicating with someone with the disease challenging. This Healthday article offers helpful tips for improving your communication skills: Communicating with Someone with Alzheimer’s.
Caring for Someone with Early Stage Alzheimer’s
It is important to know what types of behaviors and changes to expect as the disease progresses. Planning for the future is critical at this stage of the disease. Click here to read the Alzheimer’s Association’s Early-Stage Caregiving article for helpful information on how to deal with the changes that inevitably accompany this disease.
Keep This in Mind for your End-of-Year Giving
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 44 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. You can make a difference now! Visit their website and have your donation matched!
The Caregiving Burden
Family caregivers often have to make huge sacrifices to be able to take care of a spouse or relative in need. These sacrifices most commonly involve missed time at work, less time to spend with the rest of their family and friends, and fewer hours for themselves. Over time, these daily sacrifices can leave the […]
Healthy Lifestyle Choices Can Boost Your Brain
Most people know that healthy eating and regular exercise can lower their risk for many health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But what most people don’t realize is that healthful living can help keep their brain young too. You should take the phrase “use it or lose it” to heart when […]
Mark Your Calendars for the 14th Annual Race for the ARK
Saturday, August 24th at 7:45 am 206 Central Ave, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Summerville, SC The proceeds from this 5k support families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For more information, click here.
