Caregiving is hard enough as it is. But caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease has its own challenges. Learning as much as we can about Alzheimer’s, as well as maintaining a positive but realistic attitude, are essential tools for caregivers. According to Alzheimers.net, here are some important things for caregivers to remember when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s….
Caregiving is both a meaningful and satisfying profession – but it can be demanding and challenging. Often, caregiving is provided by family members who support and assist persons with long term illnesses or disabilities. The caregivers that we hire here at Assisting Hands must be thoughtful people with the capacity to care and be patient. They must be dedicated to…
Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning everybody. Thank you for joining us for What’s Your Plan? Today we’re very happy and lucky to have a special guest, Susy Murphy. She’s the owner of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates. They’re really like wedding planners for growing older and we’re going to talk today about what care managers do and how you can work…
Caring for a loved one is hard on family members. Whether it’s caring for a disabled child, elderly parents, someone living with cancer or dementia, it’s a time-consuming commitment. If you’re a full-time caregiver, you know that it’s impossible to do it all. Besides being physically and mentally demanding, providing care to a loved one can result in burnout. You…
Helping a person with dementia maintain their appearance provides a sense of self-esteem. However, as dementia progresses beyond the early stages, dementia patients may not remember how to dress and can become overwhelmed and frustrated with the choices. They may also forget simple personal hygiene activities, such as how to comb hair, clip fingernails or shave. Toileting may also become…
Assisting Hands home health care offices in Montgomery County MD and Fairfax County, VA include care for disabled people. If you’re a caregiver for a disabled family member, you’re probably used to doing it all. From providing help and support within the home to running errands, it can be a full-time job. It can also be exhausting. It’s important that…
In order to age-in-place successfully, there are important things to consider. Steve Lorberbaum, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Montgomery County, MD speaks with Bonnie Friedman on her podcast about resources that are available. This 30-minute podcast provides an overview of the Assisting Hands Home Care business owned by Steve Lorberbaum and located in Bethesda, Maryland. His office serves…
Many people with whom I have spoken over the years tell me that they don’t believe they need an advance directive for a variety of reasons. Some say, they just don’t care what happens to them. Others say that their loved ones “will know what to do” when the time comes. Just not caring is one thing but it has…
If you’ve made the decision to hire a caregiver for a loved one, you probably have a long list of questions. One of your questions might be whether to hire an independent caregiver or use a home care agency. It’s helpful to have a clear understanding of the differences between the two in order to make the right decision for…
It’s no surprise that Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report high levels of stress. It can be an overwhelming job. This article from the Alzheimer’s Association give us the 10 symptoms of caregiver stress and tips to avoid burnout. Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or…