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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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Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet – A Broad Overview

Oct292019mjeffersonaging, Alzheimer's, dementia

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. 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. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks….

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Age-Proofing A Home For Seniors

Jul072019mjeffersonage proofing a home for seniors, aging, aging in place

So you’d like to age-in-place, right? The idea appeals to you in so many ways. And yet, according to the Washington Post, just 1% of homes are appropriate for aging seniors. This article discusses 10 ways you can maximize the safety and usefulness of your home for older adults. Just 1 percent of homes are conducive to aging in place….

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What Is Palliative Care?

May082019mjeffersonaging, palliative care

If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a serious, chronic disease and you are starting to search for care options, you’ve probably come across the term “palliative care.” Often, the first question people ask themselves is “does palliative care mean a person is dying?” For many years, people have considered hospice and palliative care to be synonymous. Actually,…

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How To Help Someone Who Is Visually Impaired

Feb062018mjeffersonaging, eye injuries, glaucoma, low vision, macular degneration, vision loss

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. If you have a family member who has low vision, there are many ways to help them maintain their independence. According to allaboutvision.com, Good vision is a precious gift — and one that’s easy to take for granted. Imagine for a minute what life would be like if your vision was permanently impaired and…

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Recovering From Surgery: Your elderly parent is home from the hospital. What happens next?

Sep192017mjeffersonaging, care after surgery, parents, surgery

Recovering from Surgery demands attention and focus. How do you accomplish that when a parent comes home from the hospital? This article from the Washington Post gives us a look at what happens next. When my 87-year-old mother was hospitalized for the second time in as many weeks with congestive heart failure, my siblings and I rallied to her bedside….

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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

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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

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