What’s the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What’s the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Millions of Americans experience some form of dementia; the most common form being Alzheimer’s disease. Despite affecting so many people, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are not widely understood and terms are sometimes used interchangeably. In reality, the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia […]
Exercising As We Age
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Exercising As We Age Comedian George Burns, who lived to be 100, once quipped, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!” Taking care on oneself isn’t just about extending the length of one’s life – it’s about continuing […]
How to Create a Positive Hospice Environment
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Create a Positive Hospice Environment It can be very hard to watch our beloved family members age; it’s even harder to accept that their conditions will worsen. Often, the right course of action seems to be consulting specialist after specialist after specialist, but at a certain point, […]
Customize Your Nursing Care Services: In-Home Care For Any Budget
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Customize Your Nursing Care Services: In-Home Care For Any Budget If you’re considering care options for a loved one, you might believe that care from the comfort of home is out of reach; however, that’s a myth! Home nursing services are a much more accessible—and even financially sustainable—option compared […]
5 Tips on Dealing with the Grief of a Loved one in Hospice Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Tips on Dealing with the Grief of a Loved one in Hospice Care Hospice care is end of life care for someone suffering from a terminal disease, or a senior citizen who is failing to thrive. This type of care, which can be put in place at home, a […]
Gentle Ways to Promote In-Home Care for Your Aging Parents
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Gentle Ways to Promote In-Home Care for Your Aging Parents If your aging parents are experiencing a decline in their physical abilities and energy levels, you may be considering obtaining help from an in-home caregiver. Convincing your parents of this need, however, can be a struggle. After all, maintaining […]
5 Ways Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit From In Home Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Ways Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit From In Home Care If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can present a host of challenges and take a significant emotional toll. You may think that the only option for Alzheimer’s care is to place your […]
Ways to Help Your Parent Manage Diabetes
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Ways to Help Your Parent Manage Diabetes Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the United States, with an estimated 34.2 million people who suffer from it based on a 2020 report. With that alarming statistic, there’s a chance your parent might have it. Diabetes can be a difficult and expensive condition to manage, especially if your parent is […]
Lewy Body Dementia Home Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Asthma and Allergy Relief for Seniors April showers bring May flowers and May also brings weeds and grass which, for many, come with allergies. As spring arrives the air quality begins to change and that means those living with asthma and allergies are on high alert. According to the […]
“Home Care” Does Not Define Age
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 “Home Care” Does Not Define Age Did you know that not everyone needing long-term care are elderly? About 37% of people that need long-term care are actually 64 years or younger, with the remaining 63% of those needing long-term care being 65 years or older.* However care needs should not […]