June is Dementia Care Professionals Month
Dementia can be one of the most challenging conditions for a family caregiver to work with. Those living with dementia are often confused and disoriented, and often struggle to remember the names and faces of their own children. The pain of watching a loved one slip away while still being very much alive can be unbearable […]
June Is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Throughout the month, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people around the globe to support the movement by wearing purple and training their brains to fight the disease. ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH […]
How to Care for an Older Adult with Osteoporosis at Home
Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects many seniors over 60 years. Some of the symptoms associated with the disease include changes in posture, shortness of breath, height loss, pain in the lower back, and bone fractures. These symptoms can hamper day-to-day activities, making older loved ones dependent on family and friends. It is critical […]
Easy Finger Food Ideas For Seniors With Alzheimer’s
In the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, it becomes more and more challenging for a person to hold a spoon or fork. Using a knife isn’t possible. Often, this is when you will turn to finger foods that provide the right nutrients without being too difficult to chew or swallow. What are some of the easiest […]
Health Fair
At our recent local YMCA health fair we had fun educating participants on general health and wellness. We played health jeopardy and winners took away fun prizes!! Our focus was on chronic disease management. We presented on Hypertension causes, prevention and management. Home Care is essential and can help in the management of chronic diseases. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s a time for us all to remember that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. What is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate […]
Understanding ALS – May is ALS Awareness Month
ALS Awareness Month, which occurs every May, is a time where numerous organizations and communities get together to spread awareness regarding the disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This is important so that more and more people recognize the disease and understand how those with ALS can be helped. Here is all that you need […]
Planning a Weekend Away as a Family Caregiver
As a caregiver of an aging loved one, you give a lot of your time, energy, and care to someone really important to you. You might feel like you can never get away because you’re not sure who will care for your loved one while you’re away. But as a caregiver, finding respite is important […]
Six Activities to Remember Those You Love
April is Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month. If your aging loved one has lost a spouse in the past year, you have probably witnessed many of the stages of grief. It can hard to watch someone hurt so badly, especially while you are also grieving. Sometimes people believe that it’ll simply get better if they […]
Share a Laugh with Adult Alternative Home Care during National Humor Month!
April is National Humor Month and who doesn’t love a good joke? The team at Adult Alternative Home Care loves a good laugh, so we thought it might be fun to share in April’s celebration of National Humor Month with some punny jokes! According to the originators of this celebration, National Humor Month was created […]
