by Candyl Eyster | Nov 20, 2015 | caregiver, alzheimers, dementia, hospice care, seniors
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month shining light on the disease and its increasing impact on communities. In the U.S., the number of people diagnosed continues to spike along with costs of treatment and people providing care to their family...
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 7, 2015 | caregiver, advance care planning, alzheimers
As a young girl, Andrea Davis loved and admired her grandmother who raised her. Now life has turned and she’s a caregiver for her grandmother who moved into an assisted living facility after several falls and health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease. “I...
by Candyl Eyster | Jul 16, 2015 | caregiver, alzheimers, dementia
Summer is here and you may be yearning for a fun and relaxing vacation. Traveling with a family member who has early Alzheimer’s disease is possible, as long as you plan ahead. When you travel, it’s important to make your loved one feel comfortable away from...
by Candyl Eyster | Jun 1, 2015 | dementia, caregiver, alzheimers
More and more Americans have become caregivers, a trend predicted to continue in the future, shares United Healthcare. “There are 65.7 million caregivers in the United States, and 86 percent of those caregivers are looking after a family member, according to...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 12, 2015 | alzheimers, dementia
Many older Americans are being proactive in sharpening their brains. Computer games, word puzzles and yoga are just a few of the popular activities. There’s even more you can do. Try these 10 easy ways to keep your mind fit forever from AARP: Get moving:...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 27, 2015 | dementia, caregiver, alzheimers, hospice care
As American Baby Boomers age, dementias and other chronic and debilitating diseases are predicted to rise, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). “The prevalence of Alzheimer’s dementia in the U.S. population is expected to...
