As the name indicates, home healthcare is the assistance and aid provided to individuals in need of a helping hand within the vicinity and comfort of their own homes. The home healthcare system is a b...
What Is Dementia “Dementia is a degenerative neurological disease that is characterized by progressive loss of memories and/or cognitive abilities.” The disease does not manifest itself overnight. T...
The modern-day family or personal use cars are not designed to meet the special needs for senior transportation. In fact, even with the most spacious of the cars, the specifically required seating arr...
The services provided by health care homes are a service of care and emotions. However, like any service, it is always in the best interest for both parties to participate in legally (and sometimes no...
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take a break from care-giving. This type of care focuses on helping family caregivers recharge, ease thei...
A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, research...
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibi...