The Truth About Dementia

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The Truth About Dementia While many people have friends, friends of friends or family members with dementia, most do not know a lot about the condition, how to care for someone with the symptoms and the diseases that fall under the ‘dementia’ umbrella, such as Alzheimer’s disease. First of all, what is dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s association, “Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.1” In other words, dementia is not the name of a particular disease. When it […] Read Full Article »

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

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In case you didn’t know, April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, so it is extremely appropriate to devote a post to awareness and education. While promotion and funding for research efforts are a year-round activity, having a month devoted to the cause allows advocacy groups to come together with a big push in the month of April. First of all, as you may have read in other geriatric care posts on this blog, Parkinson’s Disease falls under the umbrella of dementia. According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF): “Parkinson’s involves […] Read Full Article »

Staying Mentally Sharp in Home Care or Assisted Living

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Staying Mentally Sharp in Home Care or Assisted Living Nurses Guild We all get older – it is a part of life! Just because you may not spend time in the workplace or formal learning institution, it definitely doesn’t mean that seniors have to shut down mentally stimulating activities. There are many mentally stimulating things that can be done in the home or in a group to keep your mind sharp and provide great entertainment. There are many things that can be done even if you are receiving home health […] Read Full Article »

Pool Workouts and Therapy for Seniors

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Pool Workouts and Therapy for Seniors Nurses Guild Post   It is very important to stay active as a senior, especially if you are working on regaining mobility or recovering from illness or injury. While you may have physical activities during your home health care routine or therapy regimen, physical activity can be a fun way stay healthy and spend time with friends. First of all, regular exercise as a whole is extremely important, whether you require home health care, therapy or are just trying to build overall wellness. Physical […] Read Full Article »

What Seniors with Home Health Need to Know

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What Seniors with Home Health Need to Know Nurses Guild Post After speaking with a home health care nurse, she cited some very important questions to ask yourself, a friend or elderly loved one who is receiving home health or home therapy. While these questions apply mainly to those with home health care or frequent house calls or therapy, some apply to all seniors living in the home. – Do you know the medications you are taking? While this seems like it would be easy to answer, many older adults […] Read Full Article »

Dangers of Mixing Medications

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Dangers of Mixing Medications Home HealthCare Nurses guild post When sickness arises, we go to the medication aisle at the local drug store and find the box that lists our symptoms and claims to take care of it. No big deal, right? If you have no other existing medications or allergies, it’s a no-brainer – head to the checkout. But, when you have pre-existing prescriptions and conditions, you should always be cautious – especially seniors who require home health, therapy or assisted living care. An article from The Dr. Oz […] Read Full Article »