Many individuals have left their New Year’s resolutions by the wayside by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made at the start of the year? There’s no time like the present to start a brand new habit or goal, especially when looking to improve the health and wellness as an […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/senior-lady-exercising.jpg534800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2022-01-17 08:52:242023-08-02 14:59:21Six Simple Steps to Improve the Health and Wellness of Older Adults
If 2021 will be recalled as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different kind of life-changing vaccine: an Alzheimer’s vaccine that can slow or prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The very first human trial of Protollin, delivered by way of nasal spray, is underway in 16 seniors […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/alzhiemers-head-brain-puzzle-concept.jpg584800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2022-01-10 08:36:452022-01-06 16:49:36Is the Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Protollin, Close to Being a Reality?
Picture for a second how it could feel to struggle with the cognitive obstacles of Alzheimer’s disease. The people who are closest to you are no longer familiar. The words that would roll off your tongue without a second thought are now just beyond your grasp. In fact, the whole world as you once knew […]
If your child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number on speed dial for the pediatrician they have carefully selected to oversee the medical care needs of their children. Due to their specialized training, working with a trusted pediatrician ensures the best possible care. Likewise, choosing […]
If there is one constant thing in the race to solve the puzzle of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as though any time researchers start to get a grasp on one piece of information, new information shifts their hypotheses in an alternative direction. That is most certainly the situation with the amazing new developments […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Alzheimers-connections.jpg569800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-12-01 07:44:472021-11-30 21:11:34The New Developments in Alzheimer’s Research That May Surprise You
It began with those in your inner circle, and it has gradually been spreading outward to friends and acquaintances. Discussing a COPD diagnosis and knowing how to reply to the various questions that arise about it could be uncomfortable – for you personally, and for those you are speaking with as well. Surprisingly, you could […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/happy-senior-man-holding-oxygen-mask-with-copd.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-11-18 05:03:452021-11-03 03:09:13Discussing a COPD Diagnosis: How to Communicate Well with Those You Love
Of the many difficult behaviors common in Alzheimer’s, probably the most challenging to manage is aggression. A senior who may have always been mild-mannered can abruptly lash out in outbursts that can be truly alarming: hitting, cursing, kicking, yelling, biting, or throwing objects. How can you, as a family care provider, find solutions for aggression […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adult-son-talking-to-senior-father-with-dementia.jpg532800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-11-10 06:49:282022-03-29 17:12:35Solutions for Aggression in Alzheimer’s: How to Safely Respond Using the 6 R’s
It may have been suspected, or maybe broadsided you out of nowhere. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive disease that’s going to make independent life a challenge. While there are lots of unknowns, one thing is for sure: she is insistent about remaining at home – meaning you may need to […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/family-caregiver-talking-with-senior-woman.jpg483800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-11-03 05:36:402021-11-03 02:47:13How to Be a Supportive Family Caregiver for Someone with a New Diagnosis
What motivates you to get up out of bed every morning? The answer is different for every single one of us, of course, but there is one commonality: it could allow you to live longer. Scientific studies are answering the question, “Does having a sense of purpose help us to live longer?” with a resounding […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/grandchild-and-grandpa-reading-book.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-10-19 09:04:252021-10-01 18:08:55Does Having a Sense of Purpose Help Us Live Longer?
If you knew that a significantly better quality of life could be achieved for someone you care about, you wouldn’t hesitate to explore that option. Yet one of the most beneficial types of care – hospice care – is one that family members shy away from, because of many different hospice misconceptions. Hospice is intended […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/caregiver-visiting-with-senior-in-bed.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-10-14 09:00:252021-10-01 18:03:28Are You Falling for These Common Hospice Misconceptions?
Six Simple Steps to Improve the Health and Wellness of Older Adults
/in Blog, Health Concerns, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentMany individuals have left their New Year’s resolutions by the wayside by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made at the start of the year? There’s no time like the present to start a brand new habit or goal, especially when looking to improve the health and wellness as an […]
Is the Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Protollin, Close to Being a Reality?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf 2021 will be recalled as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different kind of life-changing vaccine: an Alzheimer’s vaccine that can slow or prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The very first human trial of Protollin, delivered by way of nasal spray, is underway in 16 seniors […]
Two Ways Using Virtual Reality Helps Dementia Patients
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's DIsease, Challenging Diseases, Dementia, Senior Mental Health, Senior Technology /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentPicture for a second how it could feel to struggle with the cognitive obstacles of Alzheimer’s disease. The people who are closest to you are no longer familiar. The words that would roll off your tongue without a second thought are now just beyond your grasp. In fact, the whole world as you once knew […]
Selecting a Geriatrician: Why Going to a Specialized Expert Matters
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Better Care for Broward, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf your child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number on speed dial for the pediatrician they have carefully selected to oversee the medical care needs of their children. Due to their specialized training, working with a trusted pediatrician ensures the best possible care. Likewise, choosing […]
The New Developments in Alzheimer’s Research That May Surprise You
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia, Medical Breakthroughs, Medical Research /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf there is one constant thing in the race to solve the puzzle of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as though any time researchers start to get a grasp on one piece of information, new information shifts their hypotheses in an alternative direction. That is most certainly the situation with the amazing new developments […]
Discussing a COPD Diagnosis: How to Communicate Well with Those You Love
/in Caregiving Tips, COPD, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt began with those in your inner circle, and it has gradually been spreading outward to friends and acquaintances. Discussing a COPD diagnosis and knowing how to reply to the various questions that arise about it could be uncomfortable – for you personally, and for those you are speaking with as well. Surprisingly, you could […]
Solutions for Aggression in Alzheimer’s: How to Safely Respond Using the 6 R’s
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentOf the many difficult behaviors common in Alzheimer’s, probably the most challenging to manage is aggression. A senior who may have always been mild-mannered can abruptly lash out in outbursts that can be truly alarming: hitting, cursing, kicking, yelling, biting, or throwing objects. How can you, as a family care provider, find solutions for aggression […]
How to Be a Supportive Family Caregiver for Someone with a New Diagnosis
/in Caregiving Tips, Chronic Disease, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt may have been suspected, or maybe broadsided you out of nowhere. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive disease that’s going to make independent life a challenge. While there are lots of unknowns, one thing is for sure: she is insistent about remaining at home – meaning you may need to […]
Does Having a Sense of Purpose Help Us Live Longer?
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Personal Care Tips, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat motivates you to get up out of bed every morning? The answer is different for every single one of us, of course, but there is one commonality: it could allow you to live longer. Scientific studies are answering the question, “Does having a sense of purpose help us to live longer?” with a resounding […]
Are You Falling for These Common Hospice Misconceptions?
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Tips, Hospice, Misconceptions /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf you knew that a significantly better quality of life could be achieved for someone you care about, you wouldn’t hesitate to explore that option. Yet one of the most beneficial types of care – hospice care – is one that family members shy away from, because of many different hospice misconceptions. Hospice is intended […]