by Family Private Care | Jul 6, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Having a long life these days can feel like a double-edged sword. While living long is what most people hope for, the risk of Alzheimer’s goes up significantly with age. For a person who is 85 years old or older, the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s reaches one in...
by Family Private Care | Apr 29, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care
Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be difficult, especially as they progress through the disease. In the mid to late stages, behavior changes are common. You may notice that your loved one has more angry outbursts, sadness, confusion or paranoia. How...
by Family Private Care | Apr 7, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Finding activities for your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can prove challenging. Your parent may not be able to do the things they once did, but you want to keep them active as possible. At the same time, you don’t want to choose activities that will...
by Family Private Care | Feb 25, 2016 | Alzheimers
If you have a loved one who is having trouble remembering things, you may be wondering where to go for help. There is a lot of information online about recognizing the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, but it’s not always clear as to how the disease is diagnosed....
by Family Private Care | Jan 21, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s always interesting to see that many people believe that dementia and Alzheimer’s are normal parts of aging. They are not. Risk factors for dementia include age, gender and genetics, but there are others such as depression, sleep disorders and lifestyle choices...
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