Of the numerous ramifications of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most worrying is the person’s tendency for wandering and also the potential dangers that can develop if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Alzheimer’s wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Frightened, confused or overwhelmed Searching for someone or something Bored Attempting […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/alzheimers-man-at-front-door.jpg400600Marissa Snookhttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngMarissa Snook2019-05-16 08:00:012020-03-10 19:59:47How to Help a Loved One with Alzheimer’s when Wandering Occurs
“Listen to me, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We need to find its owner!” Hearing a senior loved one voice worries that you know to be false is unsettling – but not abnormal. The initial impulse may be to try to rationalize with the individual with a […]
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2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten older adults – it is essential for all of us to be familiar with the latest innovations in research and treatment plans.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/reminder-notes-on-refrigerator.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-04-18 09:40:482022-08-18 14:37:14Alzheimer’s News: Important Updates from the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
Have you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then consider if every day were “one of those days!” For someone […]
Not long ago, actor Rob Lowe brought family caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mother and the impact it had on his own life. He said, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/business-woman-looking-out-window.jpg392600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-04-04 09:23:252022-09-05 14:06:12Workers Are Leaving Jobs Due to Imbalance in Employment and Family Caregiving Responsibilities
While an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care assistance.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/daughter-kissing-senior-mother-with-dementia.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-03-20 09:43:022019-03-20 23:41:47The Importance of Partnering with Professionals for Dementia Care
Why don’t we face it: lots of us have a fear of doctor visits. It could be uncomfortable and downright distressing when something is wrong and we are facing the prospect of an undesirable diagnosis. Nonetheless we recognize it makes sense to complete what’s best for our health and to be conscientious about obtaining essential […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/doctor-visiting-with-senior-patient.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-03-12 10:36:462019-03-20 23:41:26How to Help Dad Overcome His Fear of Doctor Visits
At times, the greatest lessons in life come from going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who’ve traveled a similar course before us is priceless. If you are providing care for a loved one with dementia and beginning to feel a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the guidelines […]
The initial signs may be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even notice. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational while visiting friends and family and while running errands. But those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns; like forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a scorched pan; putting […]
The most recent Alzheimer’s statistics are sobering. The disease is now the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. And while deaths from other chronic conditions, such as heart disease, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have increased by more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/adult-woman-reading-medicine-bottle.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-02-13 10:28:272019-03-20 09:32:42The Two Best Currently Available Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Options
How to Help a Loved One with Alzheimer’s when Wandering Occurs
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL, Home Health Agency /by Marissa SnookOf the numerous ramifications of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most worrying is the person’s tendency for wandering and also the potential dangers that can develop if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Alzheimer’s wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Frightened, confused or overwhelmed Searching for someone or something Bored Attempting […]
Paranoia in the Elderly: What to Do When Dad Seems Irrational
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, Dementia, Elder Care, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Florida Home Health Care, Home Health Agency, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Marissa Snook“Listen to me, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We need to find its owner!” Hearing a senior loved one voice worries that you know to be false is unsettling – but not abnormal. The initial impulse may be to try to rationalize with the individual with a […]
Alzheimer’s News: Important Updates from the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, Challenging Diseases, compassion and motivation, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten older adults – it is essential for all of us to be familiar with the latest innovations in research and treatment plans.
Secrets to Happiness Despite Pain or Chronic Illness
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, compassion and motivation, Elder Care, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentHave you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then consider if every day were “one of those days!” For someone […]
Workers Are Leaving Jobs Due to Imbalance in Employment and Family Caregiving Responsibilities
/in Aging Care Issues, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Personal Care Tips, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentNot long ago, actor Rob Lowe brought family caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mother and the impact it had on his own life. He said, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as […]
The Importance of Partnering with Professionals for Dementia Care
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiver Stress, Challenging Diseases, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhile an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care assistance.
How to Help Dad Overcome His Fear of Doctor Visits
/in Aging Care Issues, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Misconceptions, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhy don’t we face it: lots of us have a fear of doctor visits. It could be uncomfortable and downright distressing when something is wrong and we are facing the prospect of an undesirable diagnosis. Nonetheless we recognize it makes sense to complete what’s best for our health and to be conscientious about obtaining essential […]
Top Tips for Supporting Someone With Dementia
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Benefits of Broward Home Care, Caregiver Stress, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Senior Care Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAt times, the greatest lessons in life come from going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who’ve traveled a similar course before us is priceless. If you are providing care for a loved one with dementia and beginning to feel a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the guidelines […]
How to Confront Aging Parents About Care Assistance
/in Aging Care Issues, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe initial signs may be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even notice. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational while visiting friends and family and while running errands. But those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns; like forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a scorched pan; putting […]
The Two Best Currently Available Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Options
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Home Health Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe most recent Alzheimer’s statistics are sobering. The disease is now the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. And while deaths from other chronic conditions, such as heart disease, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have increased by more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is […]