According to the American Association of Retired Persons, 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes, also known as “aging in place.” As our loved ones ‘age in place’ it is inevitable they will lose some of their independence. As caregivers, there are safeguards which can be implemented to ensure our loved ones…
Understanding the Basics of Home Care What is in Home Care? Home care provides support to help individuals live independently in their own home. Those who require additional support are commonly the elderly, disabled and special needs individuals. What Services does Home Care Provide? Home Care provides trained professionals (CNA or PCA) that can…
Caregivers Guide: Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Let’s take a few minutes and talk about the differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The most commonly asked question is what’s the difference between the two? Dementia is an “umbrella” term for a group of symptoms like memory and thought process. It is normally associated with the elderly but, it…