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…
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,…
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….
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…
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….
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…
The Assisting Hands Dementia Education Program is designed to help families and caregivers better understand and meet the needs of those living with dementia. Each person with Alzheimer’s or dementia has a unique set of care needs that change over time as the disease progresses. But even as the disease progresses, individuals can experience joy, comfort, and meaning in life….
For family members caring for someone with dementia, it’s challenging and exhausting to witness an increase in their loved one’s disorientation. It’s frightening and exhausting trying to keep a loved one safe and secure, but there are ways to help. Changes in sleep habits, sundowning and wandering are a few of the more common changes that dementia patients experience as…
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…
This is the first in a series of articles on tips for caring for someone with dementia. If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may have noticed that mealtimes and simple activities around the house can be particularly challenging. As their dementia progresses, they may become confused and uncoordinated at mealtime, refuse to open their mouth, spit out…