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Advances in Alzheimer’s Care: The Power of Storytelling

By Tom Merlin, Owner, Home Helpers Home Care Des Plaines IL People often ask me if there’s anything encouraging happening in the area of Alzheimer’s care and treatment. They want to know if there’s hope for their loved ones- and perhaps, although the question isn’t asked out loud quite as often, if that hope will [...]

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Signs and Symptoms You Should Know

Memory loss problems that interrupt day-to-day activities may be a sign of Alzheimer’s Disease, a serious brain disease that causes a loss in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Here are some signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. Any person might experience a few of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, [...]

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Advances in Alzheimer’s Care: The Power of Storytelling

By Tom Merlin, Owner, Home Helpers Home Care Des Plaines IL People often ask me if there's anything encouraging happening in the area of Alzheimer's care and treatment. They want to know if there's hope for their loved ones- and perhaps, although the question isn't asked out loud quite as often, if that hope will make their life as a caregiver for a spouse or parent with Alzheimer's any … [Read More...]

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Signs and Symptoms You Should Know

Memory loss problems that interrupt day-to-day activities may be a sign of Alzheimer's Disease, a serious brain disease that causes a loss in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Here are some signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. Any person might experience a few of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see your physician. Memory loss problems that … [Read More...]

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Alzheimer’s Care Tip: Enjoy Less Caregiver Stress with a Daily Schedule for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease

by Gary Skole, Owner, Assisted Living at Home, Mount Laurel NJ Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia at home is one of the most stressful jobs in the home health field. It can be successfully managed and far less stressful if the right tools are utilized, and one of those would be a daily schedule. Consistency for Family Members with Alzheimer’s is Important People … [Read More...]