I wanted to say thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of my dad, Dwayne. I still remember meeting Cheryl for the first time and sitting on the bench to explain our family story. I knew immediately that Applewood was the place for him. It was a difficult transition for him and me, but I knew he was in the best possible place. Your staff was so caring and compassionate. They treated him…
It was approximately 8.30 a.m. on a busy morning when an elderly gentleman in his eighties arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9.00 a.m. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat. I knew it would take more than an hour before someone would to able to attend to him. I saw him check his watch…
In the early 1900s, Alois Alzheimer looked at abnormal plaques in the brain. This was the first recorded case of the possible disease. In the century that followed, scientists have made many more discoveries about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Unfortunately, not all is known, and there is a lot of research to go before researchers find possible cures for the illnesses. If scientists and doctors are left slightly boggled by Alzheimer’s and…
The stages of Alzheimer’s disease are well documented. Yet, the origin and causes are shrouded in mystery. Scientists don’t fully comprehend the exact causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is clear that something in the brain causes the disease. This is not something that happens overnight, it takes years for this to happen. What are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? When you are beginning to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists believe that you have…
Showing love and heart with dementia patients is a long and hard road for many families. It might be a spouse, parent, or grandparent that needs you now more than ever. You are probably wondering if you can you take care of him or her. Will it be possible to show the same amount of love and affection, when they no longer recognize you? Those same questions had moved many family members to…
When providing secured homes for seniors who require assisted living arrangements, it is necessary to give them the best security systems. You need to keep them from wandering off, and you want to make sure that criminals are kept out. Best Ways to Ensure Secured Homes for Seniors As a caregiver, your responsibility goes beyond dispensing medicine and feeding your elderly loved one. You want to create a secure and safe…