Category 'Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support'

Catch Up on the Latest Home Care Industry News

by Rita Ude on March 28, 2012 0 Comments

The April edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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What Is Palliative Care?

by Rita Ude on March 20, 2012 0 Comments

Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.

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Understanding Delirium vs. Dementia

by Rita Ude on March 13, 2012 7 Comments

Although delirium and dementia can manifest with similar symptoms, they are two distinct conditions. Because a person can suffer from both dementia and delirium, it is important to understand their similarities and differences.

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Read the Latest News Affecting the Home Care Industry

by Rita Ude on March 01, 2012 2 Comments

The March edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Don't Fuss About Forgetting

by Rita Ude on February 28, 2012 0 Comments

Forgetfulness plagues all of us, but among baby boomers, it is the chief health concern, according to memory specialists.

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Alzheimer's and Dementia Receive Celebrity Focus

by Rita Ude on November 15, 2011 1 Comment

University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt and recording artist Glen Campbell are the latest in a long list of celebrities diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, an incurable disease that gradually causes a decline in a person’s cognitive abilities.

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New Attention to the Role of Home Care

by Angela Roeber on July 29, 2011 3 Comments

Read about the role of home care in the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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What do you want to know about senior home care?

by Rita Ude on June 08, 2011 4 Comments

If you are caring for a loved one, we might be able to offer you some information, tools and tips to make your life a little less complicated as you juggle your day.

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Tips on Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s – Part II

by acarl on June 01, 2011 6 Comments

In addition to the great ideas Ms. Pedroso offers, we hope you will also share your thoughts and ideas with the Right at Home community today.

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Tips on Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s – Part I

by acarl on May 25, 2011 3 Comments

With her permission, here is the first installment of advice offered by Pedroso for caregivers who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Look for additional tips from Pedroso next week.

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