As people grow older, their skin goes through many changes. It becomes thinner as the layer of fat just below the surface begins to break down. They may also experience dry skin that feels almost paper-like. Cuts and other wounds may take longer to heal. Diagnoses like kidney diseases or diabetes can affect skin health. Certain medications may also...
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Caring For Someone With Lewy Body Dementia? Helpful Tips to Benefit Both Patient and Caregiver
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a degenerative neurological condition that affects older adults and seniors. It is the second leading cause of dementia after Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and has characteristics of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD), sometimes making it more challenging to diagnose.Allcare Home Health Agency, In...
SNORING When An Annoyance Becomes a Concern
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, twenty-five to fifty percent of adults snore at night. If you’ve ever slept next to someone who snores, you know very well how annoying it can be. Snoring isn’t always simply annoying; it can affect normal sleep patterns and overall health and well-being. It’s important for family care...
Understanding Alzheimer’s Aggression
What is Alzheimer’s?Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects the brain and causes cognitive deterioration. Eventually, dementia sets in, which can sometimes lead to aggressive behavior in certain situations. There are many resources for family caregivers of individuals suffering from dementia, such as in home Alzheime...
Osteoporosis In Seniors
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thin and brittle bones in seniors. The disease causes the bones to fracture more easily than usual. Osteoporosis is more common in older people, but it can occur at any age. Allcare Home Health has put together some valuable information about the condition to help family members and caregivers to recognize when...
Maintaining A Healthy Weight As We Age
One of the top New Year’s resolutions, along with quitting smoking, is losing weight. Our bodies are constantly changing with each passing year, so losing weight in our senior years is a constant challenge. As we enter our senior years, we lose significant muscle mass. Many seniors gain, and maintain weight, simply because they are not as active ...
MANAGING DEMENTIA CARE Family Caregiver Challenges and Options
If you have ever cared for a family member with dementia, you will no doubt understand the challenges of dealing with their in-home dementia care on a daily basis. At Allcare Home Health, we understand the difficulties and stress facing family members dealing with this condition and we’ve put together some valuable information for these very spec...
Caring For Elderly Parents From A Distance
Caring for elderly parents is challenging, particularly if you live an hour or more away. It can be extremely stressful if you have more than the usual concerns about your parent’s health and safety and you’re unable to get assistance to them quickly in an emergency. “More than the usual concerns” would be situations where there are early s...
PALLIATIVE CARE or HOSPICE Understanding the Difference
Many family members don’t understand the differences between Palliative Care and Hospice, and many times they miss the opportunities that Palliative Care can provide. Family caregivers are sometimes hesitant to use Palliative Care because they believe that it is the same as Hospice. Not the case. In fact, Palliative Care is a wonderful option for...
HOME HEALTH CARE or HOME CARE What is the Difference?
Most seniors who need assistance navigating the challenges of aging prefer to remain in their own homes when possible. It is where they have spent the better part of their lives, raised their children, and shared many memorable family events. Home is where they feel more familiar, more confident, and at peace. This also allows them to feel more ind...