Alzheimer’s Care-giving: Is it Time to Ask for Help? Alzheimer’s care-giving is tough for anyone who attempts it. You must learn to be true to the person you are caring for, and you must be true to yourself. There might come a time when the caring that you provide is just not enough. You should never feel too proud to ask for some additional assistance. The question is when is it time to ask for…
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…
At Applewood Our House we believe that every Senior is uniquely different from each other, and deserves personalized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to confronting these disorders. The numbers of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases are on the rise, because all of those baby boomers are now senior citizens. Also, better medication, changes in lifestyle, and better quality care are reasons why senior…
At each of our Applewood Our House locations, the inclusion of pets into the daily lives of our residents, is very important to us. We have a house dog at each location and some of our caregiver staff also bring their dogs to work with them. Pets can really help our residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable form of dementia. It vastly decreases the mental…
Many often don’t take into account a caregivers health when it comes to taking care of a loved one at home. The impact of waiting too long for outside help can cause many physical and mental health issues for caregivers. Therefore, caregivers need to monitor their overall health and learn when it is time to step aside and leave the care of their loved ones to other health professionals. Obviously, the cost of senior…
A small assisted living home is what many seniors need for better quality care. This is especially true when there is a low ratio of residents to caregivers. For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, their lives become increasingly more difficult as the disease progresses. Patients most often tend to enter assisted living home facilities between phases one and two of Alzheimer’s disease because it becomes incredibly difficult for the family to care for the individual. By…