April 23, 2018
Sudoku, sewing, gardening, or something completely different — finding the best activities for Alzheimer’s patients at home is important if a loved one has a memory illness. While truly meaningful activities for dementia patients can be tough to find, they are out there, and worth hunting for! Having mentally and emotionally appropriate and stimulating activities […]
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May 12, 2017
Millions of people suffer from dementia each year. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people live with dementia, making it a serious cause of concern for aging adults. While most people associate dementia with Alzheimer’s and memory loss, research shows there are a number of symptoms marking this complex condition, especially […]
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April 13, 2017
Engaging adults with dementia is physical, mental and emotionally stimulating activities can help their brain function and improve their quality of life.
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March 27, 2017
Home safety is vital for everyone, but it is more of concern when you have a family member suffering from dementia. When a family member has Alzheimer’s, his rational judgment continues to deteriorate as the disease advances in stages. Alzheimer’s disease can have the following effects on the patient depending on the stage; Behavior: the […]
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March 2, 2016
At By Your Side Home Care, we know how hard it is for family members to watch their loved one gradually slip away due to Alzheimer’s disease. We also know that dealing with the changes in your loved one’s behavior can be both frustrating and challenging. One moment your loved one could feel confused or […]
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February 5, 2016
Facing the fact that a loved one may have the signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may be difficult to accept. And unfortunately, sometimes the most obvious warning signs are often ignored. This doesn’t happen deliberately, but it happens because most think that a loved one is just being forgetful or careless. The earlier you […]
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December 7, 2015
A lot of people make the mistake of using Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably in front of those who do not know the difference. In fact, those who are unable to distinguish these two terms can cause family members, the patient and even the patient’s in-home caregiver to feel uneasy because of the irreversible effects […]
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November 5, 2015
Currently, there is no way to immunize yourself against, nor any cure for, Alzheimer’s disease. However, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are many things that a person can do to limit their chances of being diagnosed. If a person can keep his or her body and brain healthy – by eating healthy, exercising, being […]
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