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Senior Care Ideas for Chapel Hill: Japan Develops Tool to Track Lost Senior Citizens
Senior care plays an important role in protecting those with dementia. Many times people with dementia may wander from their home. Most think they are going to work at a long ago job or going home to a past residence. It can be difficult for families to worry that their loved one may wander off […]
10 Signs of Stress for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Chatham County
Caregiving for Alzheimer’s disease patients can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. Caregivers can face real stress that can go unrecognized and untreated. It is important to take a break from caregiving duties with the help of family and friends, so that you can enjoy some time to yourself doing something you enjoy. Over 59% […]
Long Distance Caregiving and Home Care Tips For Durham
Home care for an aging parent can be challenging and living far away can make it even harder. However, there are some things you can do to help. There are ways to help monitor a parent from afar. Many of these involve utilizing technology, building a support system of family, friends and neighbors and using available […]
News Flash for Chapel Hill: Dementia is the Leading Cause of Death in England and Wales
Latest figures reveal that dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales. Many people are living longer and death from other causes such as heart disease has gone down. Doctors have also gotten better at diagnosing dementia and it is given more weight on death certificates. Women are […]
Orange County Senior Care Spending: Family Caregiving Costs More Than Expected
Providing senior care for a family member or loved one is something that you graciously want to do to help your family. However, the economic toll can be devastating to families. A new report released by AARP has found that over 20% of caregiver’s income is spent out of pocket caring for a family member […]
New Technology for Elder HealthCare in Durham
Seniors can benefit from wearable technology to improve their healthcare needs. Many different age groups are using wrist bands to track physical activity, diet and other issues. Over 20% of Americans currently wear them everyday. With elderly currently representing 14.5% of the US population, there is growing pressure to provide new solutions for managing healthcare. […]
7 Common Senses of Dementia Care for Chapel Hill Seniors
Caregivers can and should enlist help of others when caring for someone with dementia. There is a mnemonic for remembering tips for dementia care. They are RESPECT. R Resepect E Enlist Help S Safety P Preparation E Engagement C Consistency T Tolerance A good caregiver is a good leader. The primary caregiver must lead the […]
Hillsborough Residents: Loneliness May Put You at a Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s
A recent study has found that people who feel lonely have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The study was performed on 79 healthy adults factoring in gender, age, depression, genetics, economic status, anxiety and social networks. The study also measured the amyloid protein levels in the brain. The research found that those with preclinical […]
5 Holiday Home Care Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Durham
Caregiving for an Alzheimer home care patient can be challenging especially during the holidays. There are things you can do to prepare and make the holiday gatherings special. It just takes a little extra planning and effort. Here are five tips to help you make the season enjoyable for you and your spouse or parent. […]
Do Some Chapel Hill Seniors Have Financial Dementia?
Dementia can wreak havoc on the lives of elderly. It is important to guard your elderly loved ones from predators that want to take advantage of them and their money. Dementia can often develop slowly, but there are signs to alert you to problems that a person might encounter with their finances over time. -Many people may […]
