The person with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia exhibits characteristic behaviors that are very problematic to the caregiver. If not dealt with properly, these behaviors will get in the
There is very little within our control when it comes to dealing with dementia. But one very important thing we can control is how we talk to people with this
Are you becoming more forgetful? Do you have trouble concentrating and recalling words or names in conversation? These symptoms can signal concern for many individuals. However, an important question to
Denial can be a dangerous thing and at Bayshore it is one of the most common issues that adult children call us about. The adult child knows its time for
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease affecting movement and cognition over time. People usually notice those with Parkinson’s because they have hand and/or head tremors, rigidity in the body
A group of researchers from Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a study to investigate the effects of home care on patients with dementia. The study included 300 participants over the
As the effects of aging take their toll on our bodies it can be a struggle to remain well nourished. One of the greatest concerns of adult children is that
A study conducted by Dr. Paul Crane of the University of Washington in Seattle sought out to determine whether higher glucose levels increase the risk of dementia in people without
A recent study has shown that 7 out 10 caregivers are working full or part time. Most of these caregivers are also part of the sandwich generation, caring for both
Here is a quick 10 question test to determine if you may be stressed as a result of your caregiving duties 1. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed when
A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester and Georgetown University turned up positive results for the early detection of Alzheimer’s. The researchers followed 525 people over the
While soda fountains may be a thing of the past, there still seems to be a magical nostalgia centered around the local ice cream shop. On a recent visit to
