You might be noticing an influx of people wearing purple this month. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement. By…
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition that results in a decline in memory or other thinking skills that affects a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s has no cure…
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a frightening one considering how the disease progresses. While the struggles along the way might be embarrassing, it’s important to keep family members and caregivers…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. There is no…
If you’ve had chicken pox, the shingles virus (herpes zoster) is lying dormant in your nervous system. Many things can trigger a shingles outbreak, especially stress and medical treatments that…
So you came to the decision to hire someone to help care for your loved one. Hiring a home health aide on your own is a difficult task and not…
The day has come for the dreaded “car keys” talk. Just as your parents once dreaded turning the car keys over to you, you now dread having to take the…
As an adult child, it can be hard to admit that your parents may need help. Approved Home Health has identified 13 signs that can help you determine if you…
Caring for a parent who is showing uncharacteristic mood swings or angry outbursts can be difficult. Such problems may be due to memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related dementia….
While you probably enjoyed bath time when your children were little, there is little to look forward to when you need to help an aging parent with bathing. Approved Home…
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