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Forgetfulness: Old Age? Or Alzheimer’s?

January 25, 2021

forgetfulness

Forgetfulness? It happened again. You were ready to head out to the supermarket but you couldn’t find your keys anywhere! Eventually, you found them on your bedside table. How did they get there?  When you reached the checkout line, you forgot the name of the sales clerk even though you have seen the man before! Why can’t you remember his name? Episodes of forgetfulness are frustrating and make us feel foolish. In our senior years, we also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Health Aides Tagged With: aging at home, alzheimers, dementia, elder care, home health aides, homecare, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA

Depression in Seniors

November 19, 2020

Depression in Seniors

Aging adults can sometimes find themselves suffering from depression. Depression can be triggered by many things, such as a large change in life, a health issue, grief, or loneliness. The symptoms of depression can affect every aspect of life including energy levels, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, or relationships. Below are several symptoms that you can be aware of in order to identify depression in yourself or a loved one. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiving Tips Tagged With: aging at home, depression, depression in seniors, elder care, homecare, homecare support, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA, senior care

Shining the Light on Sundowner Syndrome

September 18, 2020

Sundowner Syndrome

What is sundowner syndrome? There is no clear definition of sundowner syndrome, but it's typically a spectrum of unusual behaviors that often include confusion, agitation, and restlessness that occur late in the afternoon into the evening. Sundowners Syndrome primarily affects the elderly who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, as many as 1 out of 5 people with Alzheimer's exhibit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiving Tips, CCNE News Tagged With: elder care, home health aides, homecare, homecare support, memory care, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA, senior care, sundownsyndrome

Senior Falls: Concerns Beyond Injuries

July 22, 2020

Senior Falls: Concerns Beyond Injuries

Senior Falls: Concerns Beyond Injuries - I will never forget the day my ninety-year-old grandmother called to say she had fallen. Fortunately, she didn’t require an ambulance, and, even more, thankfully, I was only a few minutes away from her apartment. However, she had hesitated to call. She was less concerned about being injured and more worried about what might happen next. Falls for older adults present unique challenges. Certainly, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiving Tips, CCNE News Tagged With: disability homecare, elder care, homecare, homecare support, in-home health aides, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA, senior care

Effects of Self-Quarantine for the Elderly

May 20, 2020

self-quarantine for the elderly

As the days and weeks of quarantine progress, the taxing emotional effects increase. Difficult as it is for most people, the challenges of loneliness are even greater for our elderly loved ones. The Effects of Self-Quarantine for the Elderly - In many instances, not only are they limited in their ability to leave the home, the opportunities for visitors have also decreased. Though virtual phone calls can help ease feelings of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiving Tips, Home Health Aides Tagged With: caregiver support, disability care, elder care, home health aides, homecare, in-home caregiver, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA

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