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....
by Family Private Care | Sep 4, 2013 | Alzheimers
Some people use the words “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects approximately 5.3 million Americans. Dementia is a group of symptoms that affects cognitive thinking. Alzheimer’s is...