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Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and affects many of the older adults. It’s a neurological disorder in which the brain cells die, causing memory loss and cognitive decline. Seeing your loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s and his/her memories and skills eroding, seems daunting. There are different stages of Alzheimer’s disease:  Mild: The elderly can function independently. However, they might face difficulty in concentrating or remembering recent events.  Moderate: Significant memory loss and confusion – the elderly might have difficulty recognizing family members and close friends.  Severe: The elderly might require help with all basic daily activities, lose awareness of the surroundings, and not recognize family members.  However proper care can make the biggest difference in your loved one’s life. Dementia care proves to be of great help and might slow down the progression of dementia along with improving the quality of the older adult’s life....

Knowledge is power, and when it comes to ovarian cancer and prostate cancer , understanding symptoms and risk factors gives seniors and their families options in pursuing positive health outcomes. Seniors in particular need to know about these cancers for two key reasons: 1) Ovarian and prostate cancers often impact seniors later in life, and 2) Early detection of these two cancers can lead to diagnosis at an earlier and thus more curable stage of the disease. September being both Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month prompts all of us in the senior community to learn more, talk to our doctors about family medical history, risk factors, symptoms, and available medical screenings, and increase our self-awareness of potential warning signs. This Mayo Clinic article explains the importance of providing family medical history to your doctor and what specific information to offer. Thanks to dedicated research efforts, more information is becoming available about what causes ovari...

Perform an online search for the term “activities for seniors” and you’ll probably find a variety of crafts, games, memory stimulation puzzles, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you will not find, unless you search much harder, are the meaningful, philanthropic activities that provide meaning to our lives. Yet, if you ask seniors what they’d most wish to do, the majority of them won’t mention games, art projects, or bingo. What they want more than anything is to feel useful. The University of Minnesota highlights how the most vulnerable times in our lives are the first year of life, and the initial year after we retire. Losing a sense of purpose that comes from a rewarding occupation can bring about substantial health concerns – and even an earlier mortality rate, if that sense of purpose is not redefined in some way to enable the older person to experience a continuing sense of being useful. One very powerful program, the Baltimore Experience Corps, pairs older adults with yo...

World Alzheimer’s Month in September is an opportunity to raise awareness about this complex disease and to challenge the stigmas surrounding dementia. Launched in 2012, the awareness month spotlights the fact that 2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little understanding of dementia in their countries. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and it is the 6 th leading cause of death in the US, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual report. With the senior population growing quickly, Alzheimer’s and dementia cases will continue to increase as well, unless researchers can find a cure. This upcoming Monday, Sept. 21, is World Alzheimer’s Day, a call to action for all of us to educate ourselves on how to take preventative steps, identify symptoms and support loved ones who have been diagnosed. Read more below to learn how to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Know the Warning Signs Detecting Alzheimer’s disea...

Leading Senior Care Franchise Grows Western Footprint, Opens New Location in St. George Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today it has entered the state of Utah with the opening of its newest location in St. George. Located at 1079 E. Riverside Drive #202, Always Best Care of Southern Utah is owned and operated by new franchisee Henry Lee, and will provide award-winning senior care services to Southern Utah and the surrounding communities of St. George. Henry is joined by his wife Julie, who will assist with some of the day-to-day operations of the new business, as well as his mother, Lea, who will serve as the agency’s staffing coordinator. “This marks a milestone for Always Best Care as we celebrate the launch of our newest territory in Southern Utah. We couldn’t be prouder to have Henry, an individual with such a strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for in-home care, spearhead this launch on beh...

Living far away from the aging parents or being occupied with a full-time job leaves you with little opportunity to help older adults in their day-to-day activities. They might be unable to perform everyday tasks like walking, cleaning the house, and preparing meals. Moreover, older adults might start to feel lonely when spending so much time alone in the house. The best solution is to appoint a senior home care service to provide the older adult with the best care. The following tips will help you choose the best senior home care service.  Choose verified attendants  Ensure the elderly are in expert hands by choosing verified attendants. Conduct your background checks in order to be extra careful and to be on the safer side. Samvedna Senior Care’s home care services for the elderly brings to you verified and trained in-home attendants. Our staff is specially instructed by experts in elder care and dementia. Along with ensuring proper care of the elderly’s physical health ...

Becoming a senior is rewarding in many ways, but one of the sweetest things about aging is the counts that come with it! If you’re looking to save some money for yourself or someone you know in senior care this year, then you’ll want to check out these discounts below in food, grocery, retail, prescriptions, […] The post The Ultimate List of Senior Discounts in Carmel, Indiana appeared first on Home Care Assistance Carmel . from Home Care Assistance Carmel https://ift.tt/35YNTx1 via IFTTT

With summer coming to an end many of us are excited and making way for fall weather, pumpkin spice flavors, and autumn meals. We at Freedom Home Care are also excited, so we have put a list of fall recipes together that we think you all will love! While COVID-19 is still taking place, we found meals that are healthy for you and taste like fall in the comfort of your own home. Acorn Squash   The squash is healthy and full of fiber plus, its size makes it far easier to cut open and work with. It can be dressed up either savory or sweet and served as individual halves for the cutest presentation. To spice up the squash drizzle olive oil and paprika or curry powder. Looking to fulfill your sweet tooth? Brush the quash with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. When you roast it in the oven for about an hour, the squash turns to the perfect texture. Apple Spiced Pancakes Yes, you heard that right! This recipe takes a new spin on a fresh stack of pancakes in the morning. Top off...

Today is Patriot Day , when we as a nation honor those who died or were injured in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Officially known as National Day of Service and Remembrance , this observance recognizes first responders for their heroic efforts and sacrifices, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to save someone else’s life. In this year of pandemic and extreme weather, this day takes on the special purpose of recognizing health workers and essential workers who are being considered the first responders on the front lines of fighting COVID-19, along with first responders to hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. Taking part and being of service while keeping yourself and others safe Participating in Patriot Day will look much different this pandemic year with most public events being cancelled. New York’s annual “Tribute in Light” installation (with twin beams of light reaching into the heavens to represent the World Trade Center) wi...

“A 94 year old woman jumped from her balcony in Gurugram and died.” Reason- Old age and problems with mobility “A 68 year old man hailing from Pune became the fourth person in the city to die by suicide.” Reason- Fear of COVID 19 “In Punjab a 65-year-old woman died by suicide.” Reason– Concern that she would infect her daughters These are a few snippets from the news that have been circulating lately and have highlighted a trend of suicide in older adults. Although this issue has existed since many years but the current pandemic has made us notice it even more. Apart from the fear of contracting the illness, there are several other risk factors particularly associated with older adults which make them more susceptible to suicide. Depression- Mental health issues can range from chronic stress to serious concerns like Depression and Anxiety. A person with depression is more likely to experience thoughts related to hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness. An individual’s ris...

As the older adults approach the golden years, the transition from an active and social lifestyle to a sedentary one might overwhelm them. This change in lifestyle paired with new medical conditions and mobility issues causes stress and depression in the elderly. However, support from a good counsellor can be very helpful in easing this transition and helping the older adult find new sources of enjoyment. Counselling for depression in elderly will require you to choose the right specialist. The following points will help you find one. Know the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist. Before you start your search for a counsellor, you must know the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist. A medical doctor with an MBBS degree and a specialization in Psychiatry is known as a Psychiatrist. He/She will work on diagnosing and providing medical treatment for mental illnesses. A Clinical Psychologist on the other hand possesses a PhD/M.Phil de...

“Hold on – let me help.” “Don’t over-exert yourself!” “You can just sit here and rest; I’ll handle that.” How many times have we made statements like these to seniors, certainly with only the best of intentions? We want to do whatever is possible in an effort to help our aging loved ones, to keep them safe and to look after them in the same way they took care of us when we were younger. Nonetheless, there is a concealed threat in trying to do too much for seniors and denying them of the chance to do as much as possible independently – the danger of harming their self-assurance and sense of purpose and meaning in life. Take, for example, an elderly gentleman who devoted his whole life to taking care of his family, and just recently has progressed into the beginning phase of dementia. Because he has continuously self-identified as a provider, being reliant on someone else to provide for him can be very difficult and even feel demeaning. It is important to help him uphold the feeling ...

Two Week Geropsychology Internship Program   Samvedna Senior Care has been constantly striving to promote mental health and well being amongst the seniors at the community level. Being in the field for so many years, we have experienced that there is huge gap in skilled professionals in the field of Geriatric mental health. In our endeavour to promote geriatric specialists, Samvedna organized an Internship program to specifically address this issue and train budding mental health professionals.  The internship program was run for a duration of two weeks which involved lectures from several renowned professionals from medical and mental health background. The program was intensive and topics covered were varied. The participants gained knowledge about several aspects of ageing such as the physiology, psychology and social impact of the ageing process. Demonstrations and role play were utilised to help them understand the basics of patient evaluation. Case history takin...

Helping seniors and others in need maintain their health, safety and independence at home is exactly what each Amada caregiver strives for every day while serving in cities, towns, neighborhoods, and communities around the country. At Amada, we call it enriching the lives of others , a humble phrase that defines our Job One, our motto and our reason behind every action and goal. Our annual Amada Caregiver Value Awards recognizes six outstanding caregivers who not only answer the call of caregiving but rise to its many challenges with patience, persistence and positivity. Like graduations, birthday parties and other celebrations this pandemic year, our awards ceremony held September 3rd had to be virtual. Yet the appreciation and gratitude for each award recipient (and for all Amada caregivers) came shining through with all the emotion and happy tears of past ceremonies. “This is honestly our favorite day here at Amada,” said Mareanne Fontenette , caregiver recruitment and retention...

We would be honored if you joined Team Aspen Senior Care for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Every single individual makes a difference in raising awareness and every dollar raised brings us one step closer to finding a cure. Your donation, whether big or small, comes together to make a huge impact. The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere — on every sidewalk, track, and trail. Your health and safety are our top priorities. This year’s event won’t be a large in-person gathering — instead, we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same. Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. You can still engage with the larger Walk to End Alzheimer’s community on Walk Mainstage, the event’s online, interactive ...

The first Sunday after labor day, September 13 th , we are celebrating National Grandparents Day and want all of you to join us! Just like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we have an entire day that we can dedicate to our amazing grandparents! The History of Grandparents Day: Grandparents Day goes all the way back to 1969 when a 9 year old boy, Russel Capper, sent President Nixon a letter asking that a day be set aside in order to celebrate his and everyone else’s grandparents. A few days later Russel received a letter from the personal secretary to the president, Rose Mary Woods. The letter said, “Thank you for your letter to President Nixon. Your suggestion regarding a Grandparents Day is appreciated, but the president ordinarily issues proclamations designating periods for when a Congressional resolution authorizes him to do so. With best wishes, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President.” After this letter, Marian McQuade was recognized nationally by the U.S....