Navigating Alzheimer's: Support and Resources

Learn about Alzheimer's in seniors and how to find reliable support and resources that can help manage the challenges this disease can bring.

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Frontotemporal Dementia Explained for Seniors

Learn more as we explore frontotemporal dementia in seniors and practical guidance on managing the care of a loved one with this condition.

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Sundowning in Seniors - Tips for Families of Seniors With Dementia

Understanding and dealing with sundowning can be challenging for seniors and their family members. That's why we've come up with this guide to help families navigate this challenging journey - read on!

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June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease kills more people than prostate cancer and breast Cancer combined?

Do you know what mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is?  It can be an early stage of Alzheimer’s.  MCI is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking. To learn more visit alz.org

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In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care and remembering Mom’s recipes

There is nothing quite as binding in a family as a passed down recipe, holding secret ingredients and loving memories.  Some of the most comforting smells are the smells of home.  Take the time to pull out your mom’s favorite recipes, and try to recreate those special scents and delicious meals.  If your mom is coping with a dementia related disease, such as Alzheimer’s, the familiar smells and tastes may stir up some memories. 

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Senior Home Care

Some families are facing the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease in their elderly loved one.  Since dementia makes it difficult to remember events and deteriorates memory, remaining at home in a familiar environment can prove to be very beneficial for your loved one. 

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Dementia and Alzheimer's in Home Care

When a family is learning to cope with a loved one who is recently diagnosed with a dementia related disease, they may feel weighed down with the many options available for assistance.  In some cases, a family may choose to move their loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home.  They may feel that they are unable to give their loved one the type of care they need to function. 

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Dementia In Home Care

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Valentine's Day Crafts and In Home Dementia Care

When it comes to coming up with Valentine’s Day crafts for seniors, the most important element is love. Time spent with an elderly loved one is more important than the activity itself. Take the time to visit with your loved one. The gift of time spent together is more valuable than anything money can buy. Continue Reading

Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's & Dementia Remember Special Dates

As the fall season moves on, times can get pretty busy and trying to keep up with activities for the family can get pretty frantic. It is not unusual for an event to slip a busy person’s mind. Luckily, in this day and age, there are many hi-tech ways to keep on top of special dates and to keep schedules lined up. There are times when even the most organized of schedules can get mixed up. Continue Reading

Alzheimer's and Dementia in Home Care

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, it is common to feel grief and sadness over the anticipated changes in memory. While the diagnosis can be overwhelming, there are ways to cope. Continue Reading

Care for Alzheimer's

If you have a loved one if your life who is coping with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, you may worry that a major move to a nursing home or hospital is your only option. It is important to realize that your loved one can remain active in their community and stay in their own home to receive the type of care they need to perform daily activities. Continue Reading

Helping Loved Ones Remember

If you are involved in the care of a loved one coping with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may wonder how you can help them to remember their past. Caring for a loved one coping with Alzheimer’s disease can get complicated at times. Continue Reading

In Home Dementia and Elderly Care

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or other related disease, you may feel helpless as to how to help. Most seniors would choose to live out the reminder of their years independently in the comforts of their own home for as long as physically and financially possible. If you are chosen as the person your loved one counts on to make their senior care decisions, it is important to weigh the fact they would want to stay in their familiar environment. Continue Reading

In Home Dementia and Elderly Care

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are serious illnesses that require a lot of help from a person’s friends and family to manage. The baby boomer generation of our population is now the fastest growing group in the United States. As people live longer, dementia is increasingly likely to affect us directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. It is important to not only respect our loved one’s wishes to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible, but to also provide the type of care they need to live successfully. Continue Reading

Dementia and Alzheimer's in Home Care

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are serious illnesses that require much help from a person’s friends and family to manage. The baby boomer generation of our population is now the fastest growing group in the United States. As people live longer, dementia is increasingly likely to affect us directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. It is important to not only respect our loved one’s wishes to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible, but to also provide the type of care they need to successfully thrive. Continue Reading

Alzheimer's and Dementia in Home Care for the Holidays

The winter holidays are all about creating wonderful memories together with your family. Due to busy work schedules and distance it is the only time of the year where entire families are together and create happy memories together. It is especially important to create happy memories with the eldest members of our family. Unfortunately, if a loved one has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s you may be struggling to cope with how to care for them. Alzheimer’s is a very scary disease for many to confront as the person you loved appears to forget who you even are. It is an extremely stressful situation for family of Alzheimer’s patients to handle. Continue Reading

Alzheimer's and Dementia in Home Care

When a family is learning to cope with a loved one who is recently diagnosed with a dementia related disease, they may feel weighed down with the many options available for assistance. They may feel that they are unable to give their loved one the type of care they need to function. In some cases, a family may choose to move their loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities are common options for those who need care for their loved ones struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, it is not often the best choice and too drastic. Change is difficult for most people. For a person newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, change can have traumatic effects. Another downside of institutionalized care is the resident has no control over their lives. In many cases, a person may feel like a number or a task on a long to-do list. Alzheimer’s and dementia in home care by Senior Helpers of Memphis will always treat your loved one like a person. They will always be treated with dignity and respect. Continue Reading

Thank You to Medical Personnel and Professional In Home Care

If your elderly loved one has just completed a hospital stay due to illness or surgery, the last place you want to recover is in unfamiliar surroundings. Professional in-home care makes it possible for an elderly loved one to remain in the comforts of home while recovering. If your elderly loved one is coping with a dementia related disease such as Alzheimer’s, professional in-home care can help them to keep life as routine and predictable as possible. Remaining in the comforts and familiarity of home is most preferred among seniors and elderly adults. A life altering move to a nursing home or assisted living facility can not only be confusing but also lead to feelings of loneliness and sadness. In home care makes it possible for life to remain consistent and allows for participation in the community. Continue Reading

Senior Independence with Lower Cost Senior Care

When asked, most seniors would express a strong desire to remain in their own home for as long as physically and emotionally possible. Even when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease; they are able to keep their independence with the lower cost senior care services of Senior Helpers. Continue Reading

Keeping Memories Alive and In Home Dementia Care

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Care for Dementia and Alzheimers Sufferers

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Preparation Tips for Spring and In Home Dementia Care

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March into Spring with In Home Dementia Care at Home

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Groundhog Day and In Home Dementia Care

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