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Category: Dementia

Dementia by Day

Feb192021mjeffersonage in place, aging in pace, dementia, dementia care

Patricia Dubroof: Hello. Welcome to Assisting Hands Home Care’s Book Chat with your host, me, Patricia Dubroof. I am so glad you all can join us today for this informal half-hour chat of learning and enjoyment. Assisting Hands provides meaningful caregiving support to our families in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. And as director of community relations for…

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Alzheimer’s Disease – A Broad Overview For Loved Ones In Montgomery County

Feb162021mjeffersonaging, Alzheimer's, dementia

This fact sheet, within an article from The National Institute On Aging, provides a broad overview of the disease that is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Assisting Hands of Potomac specializes in treating Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients in Montgomery County. Every Alzheimer’s and Dementia client has a unique set of care needs that change over time,…

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Dementia Games Now Available For VA Office

Feb162021mjeffersondementia, dementia games

These Dementia Games, originally available to clients and partners of the Assisting Hands of Potomac office, are now available to those working with the Assisting Hands Northern Fairfax County office. This games are important to engaging and stimulating loved ones who may be suffering from dementia. Too often, people with dementia are under-stimulated and not engaged in their day-to-day life….

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Video Blogs – Providing Information On A Variety Of Subjects

Feb082021mjeffersonAlzheimer's, dementia, videos

Videos can be a great way to get information quickly and easily. In most cases, our videos will not be in-depth subject reviews, but rather give you an idea of what we do and how we support our clients. We also post videos from partners, who specialize in services our clients might be interested in. Our Assisting Hands videos are…

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Caring for Someone With Dementia: 5 Fundamentals

Jan202021mjeffersonAlzheimer's, dementia

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….

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Seniors Aging in Place — Are We Ready for the Challenge?

Dec172020Adminage in place, aging in place, home care, in-home care

U.S. Census figures show that fewer older adults are choosing to receive care in a nursing home. Yet the projections also show major growth in the number of seniors who are living with chronic illness. It is clear that our population is aging, and providing quality care for our nation’s older adults is already beginning to challenge our healthcare resources….

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Care Management for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients

Oct272020slorberbaumAlzheimer's care, care management for seniors, dementia care, elder care, senior care

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…

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Assisting Hands cares and protects your loved one

Sep282020slorberbaumAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's care, dementia, dementia care

Assisting Hands cares about your loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and Dementia. We take care of their daily needs and keep them safe. These diseases affect: memory and thinking comprehension calculation and judgment language If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your Alzheimer’s and Dementia care needs or to set up a free in-home evaluation with one…

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Assisting Hands Potomac 2019 Caregiver Of The Year

Sep112020mjeffersonaging in place, caregiver, in-home care

A little late perhaps? You would think so, since Francis Agyin was chosen as our Caregiver Of The Year for 2019. But the truth is, the photos had to wait! Covid prevented us from going into the home of the client or from having Francis come into our office – so finally now, we get to celebrate with Francis! Francis…

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Sundowning – Late Day Confusion in Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Feb172020mjeffersonconfusion, sundowning

If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be familiar with the challenges that happen in the late afternoon and early evening. If your loved one becomes agitated, restless, irritable or confused, they are probably experiencing ‘Sundowning’, also known as late day confusion. Sundowning can also continue into the night, making it…

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assisting hands in Montgomery County, MD

Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the country.
Maryland License # R3925
Licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. Serving Montgomery County, MD: Potomac, North Potomac, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown, and beyond

  • (301) 363-2580
  • 4853 Cordell Avenue, Suite PH-10A, Bethesda, MD 20814
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assisting hands in Fairfax County, VA

Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the country.
Virginia License # HCO-1837
Licensed as a Home Care Organization by the Virginia Department of Health. Serving Northern Fairfax County, VA: Annandale, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Oak Hill, Reston, Tysons Corner, Vienna and beyond

  • (703) 556-8983
  • 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 105, Reston, VA 20191
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