Category 'Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support'

Right at Home, Home Care Raising Money for Alzheimer's Association's "The Longest Day"

Right at Home, Home Care has formed a team to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association's "The Longest Day" challenge. In just two days team captain, Jackie Major of Chatham, NJ has raised over $700 for the cause. "I see the way Alzheimer's Disease challenges families and individuals every day." Major says, "I think this is a great cause and our community members should participate! So many of my friends have stepped up to show their support by giving in any way they can."

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Check Out Recent Home Care Industry News

The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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A Loved One’s Dilemma

"I was lucky that a friend of mine recommended Right at Home to me." Al McCoy

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Take action to honor caregivers with "The Longest Day"

Now you can take action to honor the more than 15 million American caregivers – and all those facing Alzheimer’s disease – by participating in The Longest Day on June 20, 2012. The Longest Day is a sunrise-to-sunset relay that challenges teams to 16 hours of activity to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s. The activity you select is up to you, whether it’s running your first marathon, walking 10 miles or biking a century. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination - the only rule is that your team must stay in motion for 16 hours, from sunrise to sunset.

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Good Nutrition Can Protect the Brain!

This isn’t as simple as it might sound. It can be surprisingly difficult to determine nutrition levels. People are notoriously inaccurate when it comes to reporting what they eat. Even when study participants keep a food diary or live in a setting where food intake can be monitored, it can sti...

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May Is Older Americans Month

Hello Morris and Union Counties! May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide. Commemorated annually since 1963, this year’s Older Americans Month focuses on the theme, “Never Too Old to Play.” &nb...

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Caring Sharing Network May 9th Presentation

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Catch Up on the Latest Home Care Industry News

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?

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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Senior Care Shouldn't be Dull! Here are Entertaining Options for Seniors and their Caregivers in New Jersey

Even though your aging parents or loved one may be getting senior care, keeping them active physically and mentally is extremely important for quality of life. Anyone in the home who is providing senior care on a regular basis can easily incorporate a few of these activities into their weekly routine.

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