by Family Private Care | Apr 7, 2014 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Uncategorized
As your loved one starts to age, taking them to the doctor gets harder and more stressful. And, no matter how wonderful their doctor is, you know that they have other patients to visit with. That’s why you want to make the most of each visit so that both you and your...
by Family Private Care | Feb 27, 2014 | Alzheimers, Caregiving
Dementia is a set of symptoms that are associated with cognitive decline. While the most commonly known signs include forgetfulness and memory loss, there are other early signs to watch for. Since dementia is linked to particular disorders such as Alzheimer’s or...
by Family Private Care | Feb 13, 2014 | Alzheimers
We’ve all had those moments where our minds have gone blank, we’ve completely forgotten the word for something or we can’t recall the name of the person who is waving to us in the grocery store. These moments can be scary and embarrassing, but they are generally no...
by Family Private Care | Sep 25, 2013 | Alzheimers
We often assume that memory loss is a normal part of aging, but the truth is that it’s not. If a loved one has been rather forgetful lately, don’t ignore the potential signs of Alzheimer’s. While coming to terms with the fact that a loved one is showing signs of...
by Family Private Care | Sep 18, 2013 | Alzheimers
The memory loss and cognitive impairment from Alzheimer’s cannot be reversed. The good news is that there are ways to slow the progression of the disease when the early signs and symptoms are recognized. Mental Activity and Stimulation Studies show that healthy,...
by Family Private Care | Sep 11, 2013 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Home Health Care
No one ever said that getting older was easy, but when you watch your loved one be afflicted with Alzheimer’s, the effects of aging become more real. If you have a family member who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, do not think this is the end of the road....
