Our August Caregiver of the Month is Lois H!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Lois H. as the Caregiver of the Month of August. Lois has been a caregiver with us for over 5 years. She is a compassionate caregiver who cares deeply from the heart. She is highly skilled and experienced in providing care for our clients with dementia. Lois has […]
Does Your Lifestyle Include These 3 Things?
New research finds that incorporating these 3 things into your lifestyle may slow cognitive decline. Find out what you can do to protect your brain health! Read the full Kaiser Health News article here.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
FAQs: Concerned About Your Aging Love One?
Below are the answers to some common questions you many have about in-home care and helping your loved one remain at home as long as possible. What are some signs my aging parents might need extra help? You come home for a weekend visit with your elderly parents and are shocked by what you see. […]
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.
New Blood Test May Be Able to Accurately Predict Dementia/Alzheimer’s
The blood test looks at levels of circulating fats in the blood to determine, with 90% accuracy, the likelihood that someone will develop some form of dementia in the near term. Blood tests are easier to process, less invasive, and generally less expensive than the PET scans or MRIs commonly used to screen for the […]
