Interesting new research about using guide dogs in dementia care.  Click here to read more.

We have added 2 services to our comprehensive list of in-home care services:

Concierge Service - Our services will include transportation to and from hospital or doctor's office, with stops for medications or supplies if necessary.  Once home, we will get you settled in and spend some personal time with you.  Our services can be for up to 4 hours and includes mileage fees up to 40 miles round trip.

Medication Management - This will include; review of all prescription medications, over the counter medications, vitamins, suppliements, etc., develop and maintain a current list of all current medications, weekly set up of medication tray by a licensed Nurse, over-site of refills and MD appointments, review of potential side effects and contact your doctor for any concerns you may have.

We provide meal preparation as well as light housekeeping, laundry chores and grocery shopping services.

Brain Experts' 6 Best Memory Tricks

1. Never forget a name: Look, snap, connect.

2. Another name trick: Use it before you lose it.

3. To remember to do something: Picture it.

4. To remember where things are: Put them in your path.

5. To recall important events: Do a nightly review.

6. To recollect anything: Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

 

For more details click here.

7 Do's and Don'ts When Driving an Older Adult Around Town

1. Do provide a pillow or soft booster for your loved one.

2. Don't assume the passenger-side air bag is safest.

3. Do check that the seat belt doesn't chafe or rub.

4. Don't leave a frail older loved one in a closed car while you run in to do an errand.

5. Do pack an emergency bag.

6. Don't forget bathroom breaks.

7. Do make it fun.

 

For more information and details on this list click here.

 

 

We can provide full personal assistance for your seniors. This can include financial and personal affairs assistance, as well as providing escorted transportation to outside activities.

Helpful tips on  ways to decide if a loved one's call is truly an emergency click here.

We are offering two Dementia Dialogues Classes in April.

Click here for details and to register.

Caring Checklist: What to Do When a Loved One With Dementia Is Hospitalized

1. Explain the person's dementia status
2. Bring a summary of ongoing medical conditions
3. Bring all medications the person has been taking
4. Stay available to give needed information
5. Make clear who the medical decision makers are, and specify a point of contact for the hospital
6. Let hospital staff know what should be done in the event of a life-threatening medical emergency

 

To read more click here

We are participating in a 3 week series on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.

Digital Antenna WLCN Ch 18.1

Comcast Digital Ch 230

Comcast Basic Ch 119

Time Warner Ch 155

Knology Ch 131.

 

Tune in this Tuesday, March 13th, 8:30 - 10:00 pm.  You can call into the station if you have any questions.

For more information on WLCN click here.