One of the most critical issues faced by older Americans today is brain health. According to the American Psychological Association, 20% of adults 65+ years in age have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the condition of showing subtle but measurable cognitive decline. One out of every seven seniors have been diagnosed with dementia, leading to cognitive decline severe enough…
When elderly parents function independently and take steps to ensure their health and happiness, it is a good indication that they can continue living on their own. However, the decline in their physical and mental capabilities due to normal aging can make it unsafe for individuals to live on their own at home. Answers to the following questions can help…
Understanding Dementia • Causes and Risk Factors o Advancing Age – Age may be the biggest risk factor, but dementia can also affect people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. o Family History o Genetics o Risk Factors and Brain Health – alcoholism, drug addiction, diabetes • Common Symptoms of Dementia o Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life o Challenges…
Through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans that have been diagnosed with dementia could be eligible to receive a number of benefits and services. The VA provides several different types of programs for veterans and their families, including pensions, caregiver support services, healthcare coverage, and burial benefits. The requirements for eligibility will ultimately depend on the family, so…
We understand that you can't always be with the ones you love, even for important events and traditions, like Christmas Eve dinner. This doesn't mean your loved one has to be alone though. Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond offers in-home caregiving services, like meal preparation and companion care. We help give you peace of mind and help your family member…
After reading this article, you should be able to: Identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia Explain the four step process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors List strategies to address challenging dementia-related behaviors Identify Resources available to the families and individuals living with Dementia Dementia Behaviors are Usually Triggered Triggers of Behavioral Changes Pain or discomfort Over-stimulation or…
A huge THANK YOU to the Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer's Team and all of our supporters. WE DID IT! With your generous support we EXCEEDED our team fund raising goal of $2,500 before walk day and we are still going! On Saturday (Walk Day) several team members got together and walked to recognize the greater…
Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond is extremely honored to be considered one of THE BEST in the In-Home Health Care Provider Category by the Richmond Times Dispatch. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported and believed in us over the past year. Eric Rohr, the owner of Assisting Hands Richmond, about the award: 1. Tell us about “RTD The Best”…
How you look at Dementia Matters! • It is NOT all about loss • It is NOT “untreatable” • It is NOT unpredictable • Behaviors DON’T come out of nowhere • Dementia DOESN’T just affect the person with the disease – it impacts all of us So how do we communicate? Watch our Dementia Workshop video: [embed height="400"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcs12deivjo[/embed] Communication Basics It’s…
Look at what just showed up the Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond offices today (September 23); Walk to End Alzheimer's Champion Swag! We are so grateful for all the support that the Assisting Hands Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer's team has received so far. Of course this just makes us want to work that much harder to recruit more team…
