There is a genetic link to Alzheimer’s and some dementia-related diseases. However, whether or not a person develops dementia is more complicated than whether or not they carry a specific gene. There are a range of factors, in addition to genetics, that catalyze or activate dementia onset.
Read MoreAuthor: nrhcadmin | Posted in: Aging Care, Brain Health, Dementia Care
Dementia is a progressive disease and is often described in three stages: early dementia, mid-stage dementia, and late-stage dementia. But as memory care professionals, we’ve observed that each significant stage is divided into mini-stages correlating to specific home care needs.
Recognizing the various stages of dementia helps spouses and family caregivers understand which home care services are needed now and how to plan for the future.
Read MoreAuthor: nrhcadmin | Posted in: Aging Care, Alzheimer's Care, Brain Health, Dementia Care, Mental Health
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia and memory care issues or you’ve been afflicted with them yourself, it’s critical for you to understand that this is one journey you do not have to take alone.
According to one recent study conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association, the total number of people in Massachusetts living with these conditions rose to 120,000 in 2016.
Read MoreAuthor: Jen Davis | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: dementia treatment, resources
For seniors, experiencing surgery always includes some inherent risks, but there’s a little-known effect impacting a significant number of seniors following surgery that people all need to be aware of: POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction). POCD takes place in more than 25% of seniors during the days after non-cardiac surgery, and can present with a variety of symptoms,
Read MoreAuthor: Kari Kelly | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: dementia causes, Senior Health Care
With Alzheimer’s and dementia affecting so many in the Norwell area, we at North River Home Care want to do all we can to provide the necessary support and resources that family caregivers need.
We’re pleased that our monthly Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, led by Nadine Shweiri,
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, resources
“I don’t have dementia There is nothing wrong with me!”
If you have ever heard a loved one with dementia frustratingly communicate this or perhaps a similar sentiment, you may have believed the person was just in denial and unwilling to accept a tough diagnosis. The stark reality is,
Read MoreAuthor: Kari Kelly | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: dementia treatment, Senior Health Care
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home; but what do you do when someone you love and care for insists on going home – when that person already IS home? When you are providing care for a loved one with dementia, unfortunately this discussion can be a common occurrence.
Read MoreAuthor: Patricia LaCroix Nihill | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, dementia treatment, senior independence
According to a study that was recently conducted by Alzheimer’s Disease International, one person on Earth develops a new case of dementia every three seconds.
As of 2015, there were 46.8 million people worldwide living with the disease. By the end of 2017, that number had already grown to as many as 50 million people.
Read MoreAuthor: Jen Davis | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: dementia treatment, socialization
