Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know as You Age
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and symptoms usually develop slowly and gradually worsen over time. This article from Johns Hopkins outlines the signs, symptoms and stages of the disease. An estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia in the world…
Caring for Someone With Dementia: 5 Fundamentals
Are you dealing with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s in your family? This guide from Alzheimers.net will help you prepare for the caregiving road ahead and how to get the help you need. Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you care for a parent or senior loved one with Alzheimer’s…
Dementia Care: Parkinson’s and Speech
Steve Lorberbaum: Well, I’d like to welcome you all. Thank you for joining us today on this month’s edition of What’s Your Plan. Basically, I’m the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care. We, on a monthly basis, bring in somebody who’s an expert in the field of aging to help us understand the process of aging and what happens when…
Dementia by Day
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…
Alzheimer’s Disease – A Broad Overview For Loved Ones In Montgomery County
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,…
Dementia Games Now Available For VA Office
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….
Caring for Someone With Dementia: 5 Fundamentals
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….
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Assisting Hands cares and protects your loved one
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…
Dementia Education Program – Helping Those with Dementia
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….