Bridget Hom, Community Relations Manager for Assisting Hands Palm Beach, brings an afternoon of songs and fun to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach. Residents responded with joy to songs from the American standards of the 1940’s. Residents also enjoyed a refreshing bowl of watermelon, courtesy of Assisting Hands Palm Beach. Marina Ramirez, owner of Assisting Hands Palm Beach,…
Marina Ramirez presents “Know the Ten Signs” at Palm Beach County’s Adult Protective Services Program on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is an overwhelming, incapacitating and incurable disease of the brain. Its symptoms progress gradually, although scientists now believe that the neurological injury starts years or even decades before the first challenges with memory or confusion show. In our…
As a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Marina Ramirez recently gave a presentation titled Healthy Body / Healthy Brain at the Palm Beach County Library – Greenacres campus. People are often surprised because many of the habits which support a healthy body are also essential for a healthy brain. Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.7 million people in the United States. This disease is so prevalent among seniors that someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. Even more startling is that one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease makes up approximately 70 percent of dementia-related cases. It’s a given that Alzheimer’s disease is a stealthy,…
We found these ‘8 Rules for New Caregivers’ provided by AARP 1. Start with a candid conversation. Talk with your parents about how you will be helping them to meet their needs. Unless they are severely incapacitated, they should continue to make their own decisions and remain a central part of all discussions about their care. Encourage them to…
We’ve partnered with the National Council of Aging to share awareness of the National Fall Prevention Day. Here is extensive information on how to avoid your love one to fall and get injured. – Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls…
List of the 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease is provided by The Alzheimer’s Association – ALZ.ORG Note: This list is for information only and not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified professional. MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFEOne of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others…
September is the National Yoga month. Yoga is incredible for an older population to help them maintain their balance, keep their joints flexible, maintain bone health and muscle mass, as well as learn how to cope with their mental state as they witness their bodies aging. Yoga is great for focus, concentration, and emotional wellbeing. Seniors can benefit tremendously from…
I am volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Walk because my father died from Alzheimer’s in 2008 after more than ten years with the diagnosis. It is a horrible disease and it was devastating to watch my dad, who was my idol, so diminished, become less than a shadow of his former self. I volunteer because I…
A Saturday in May, Marina attended the Alzheimer’s Walk Volunteer Summit Meeting. It was a wonderful day spent, sharing ideas and gaining valuable knowledge which we will use to raise awareness in each of our communities. It also allowed us to network with members and volunteers from other Walks in the region, to exchange ideas and share best practices. Marina…
