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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…
Too often, people with dementia are under-stimulated and unengaged in their day-to-day life. Meaningful activities that pique the person’s interests and hold their attention are critical for a wide variety of reasons. By providing structure and routine for a person living with dementia, it helps provide a sense of control over their day and their environment, particularly for those in…
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….
October, 2019. A special announcement involving the family and legacy of Dr. Gene Cohen will be made this Fall, around the upcoming holidays. Assisting Hands Home Care of Potomac is working exclusively with Dr. Cohen’s family to release a fun game and memory tool to engage those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Since 1994, until his death in 2009, Dr….
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s education, as well as maintaining a positive but realistic attitude is essential for caregivers. According to Alzheimers.net, here are some important things for caregivers to remember when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you are caring…