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.
Retirement Planning Talk
Mark your calendars to attend BlueCross BlueShield’s retirement talk on January 23rd at 6pm. For more information, click here.
Kiss Chapped Skin Goodbye
If cracked, dry skin plagues you every winter, simple changes could bring relief. People tend to wash their hands more frequently in the winter (we are all for healthy hand hygiene!), but it can lead to peeling, dry skin. One option is to swap out some of the suds for hand sanitizer. Leave a container […]
Flu Activity is on the Rise Across the U.S.
It’s not too late to get your flu shot! The elderly are at increased risk for complications from the flu. Read this Healthday article to learn more.
January Newsletter: Happy New Year!
Our January newsletter is filled with tips on identifying depression in the elderly, how to stick with your resolutions, recommended reading and much more! Click here to read our January newsletter.
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.
Why Yoga Should Be on Your List of Resolutions This New Year
Yoga has proven benefits for improving strength, flexibility, balance and posture, all of which can be problem areas for aging adults. Physical advantages aside, yoga offers a slew of mental health perks as well, but finding the right form of yoga is key. Relaxation, reduced anxiety and lower stress levels are reported side effects, but […]
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!
Happy Holidays!
From the Home Care Plus family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Live At Home Longer Despite Dementia Diagnosis
Would you like to help your loved one with dementia stay in their own home as long as possible? The article, Simple Steps Could Keep People with Dementia at Home Longer: Study from Healthfinder.gov offers helpful tips on making their home safe and addressing their health needs, which can keep them in the comfort of […]
