Dementia and Your Loved One
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Dementia and Your Loved One

I've been a caretaker of an elderly woman with dementia for over two years. I've seen the effects of this mental affliction, and how devastating it can be to loved ones. This is why I am a firm believer in seeking a professional diagnosis, so the patient may receive necessary care and treatment. Once diagnosed at the onset of symptoms, a plan can be devised. Through social interaction and daily care, my charge has achieved a higher quality of life. If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you can make a difference. Love will find a way.

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Dementia and Your Loved One

  • Selective Mutism: Symptoms And Treatment

    23 February 2015

    Speech problems in children are not limited to issues such as delayed speech. Selective mutism is a condition that is not as well-known as other speech problems, but just as troublesome for your child. If you suspect your child has selective mutism, it is important you understand what it is and the possible treatments for the condition. Selective Mutism  Selective mutism is a childhood condition that results in the child only speaking in certain situations.

  • Chiropractic Care Cures Common Ailments

    12 February 2015

    At some point in life, everyone has some sort of an ailment that plagues them. Whether it be an ear problem, allergies, joint pain, or a spinal condition, these ailments can be quite troublesome and very expensive, especially if you go see a specialist about them on a frequent basis. Before you book your next appointment with a specialist who focuses on your specific condition, you might want to consider trying chiropractic care and seeing if that will give you any sort of relief.

  • 3 Mistakes Made During Home Healthcare For Seniors

    5 February 2015

    For many seniors, home care assistance is the most convenient and comfortable option available. However, there are also potential pitfalls that should be avoided to ensure you or your loved one remain safe during your home healthcare experience. Here are great 3 tips to ensure home health care goes smoothly and you avoid mistakes. Avoid Too Many Caregivers Often, home healthcare agencies fail to try and establish a regular caregiver for a senior.

  • 3 Ways To Prevent Seniors From Falling At Home

    3 February 2015

    Many adults worry about the safety of their elderly parents living alone, even if they receive part-time assistance from a home healthcare aid. The risk of falling is a major concern for seniors living alone because it can happen so quickly. However, you can help your parent minimize the risks of falling at home by following these three important safety guidelines. 1. Improve the Safety of Your Parent's Home Millions of seniors fall every year, resulting in hip fractures, head traumas and other serious injuries.

  • 5 Surprising Reasons For Depression

    29 January 2015

    People suffer from depression for many different reasons. You may have just suffered through a tragedy or nothing has changed and you have no idea why you're feeling so down. Here are some surprising reasons why depression strikes. Changing Weather Around 20% of people have some form of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a disorder where people's bodies have trouble adjusting to the change in season. Some people only get winter blues when the weather gets cold.