Growing old with dignity

Growing old with dignity

Growing old with dignity In medical terms there are actually five stages of Alzheimer’s but for purposes of caregiving we break them down into early, middle and late stage. This article deals with early stage. Although a person may not always appear to have dementia,...
Ten Warning Signs For Alzheimer’s

Ten Warning Signs For Alzheimer’s

Ten Warning Signs For Alzheimer’s Memory changes that disrupt daily life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same...
How to support a terminally ill loved one

How to support a terminally ill loved one

How to support a terminally ill loved one When terminal illness affects a loved one, it isn’t always easy to know how to react. Find out how to offer support and deal with grief. Knowing how to offer comfort and support to a loved one who has a terminal illness can be...
How To Prevent Falls

How To Prevent Falls

How To Prevent Falls The Caregivers Role In Avoiding Unnecessary Injuries With the help of a trained Caregiver, falls can be prevented and serious injury can be avoided. There is no reason that your loved cannot be safe when getting in and out of bed and enjoy a sense...
The 5 Stages Of Loss & Grief

The 5 Stages Of Loss & Grief

The 5 Stages Of Loss & Grief The stages of mourning and grief are universal and are experienced by people from all walks of life. Mourning occurs in response to an individual’s own terminal illness or to the death of a valued being, human or animal. There are...
How Families Can Cope With Amputation

How Families Can Cope With Amputation

How Families Can Cope With Amputation Few medical conditions are more traumatic for both the family and the patient than amputation. Caregivers and the family need to adopt a specific approach to physically assisting the amputee, as well as raising their spirits. Take...