What comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/caregiver-assisting-senior-man-with-Parkinsons.jpg594800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-05-24 06:28:562021-05-12 00:42:16First Signs of Parkinson’s You May Have Missed
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
We’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/senior-woman-video-medication-meeting.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-05-12 07:37:132023-08-02 14:56:41Medications That Increase Fall Risk for Seniors: Startling New Stats
What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/exasperated-woman-depressed.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-04-27 09:32:082021-04-07 17:36:09How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
Even when confusion and memory loss escalate during the final stage of dementia, there’s a fascinating and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Previously coined “terminal lucidity,” it is more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It represents a sudden, short-term return of clarity to a nearly pre-dementia cognitive state. During this time period, the […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/caregiver-comforting-senior-wife-and-husband.jpg524800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-04-22 09:28:342021-04-07 17:32:04When Cognitive Functioning Returns in the Final Stage of Dementia
If there is a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the appreciation generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life is without question a tremendous challenge for those taking care of elderly parents. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mother-working-and-eating-with-young-boys.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-04-14 09:24:132022-05-28 03:49:24Taking Care of Elderly Parents After the Pandemic: The Shift We Can Expect
The cool dampness of rich soil. The warmth of the sunshine. The joyful trills of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage all of our senses, and provides a wealth of benefits to seniors. Regardless of ability level or any space restrictions, there’s always a way to help seniors experience the joys of planting indoors […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/senior-lady-in-hat-gardening.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-03-17 06:00:262021-10-21 18:40:12Tap Into the Many Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
Finding activities that are fun and engaging for a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it may seem overwhelming. Yet it’s vitally important to ensure each day holds opportunities for joy, purpose, and meaning – reducing the level of frustration, agitation, and other difficult emotions and behaviors in […]
It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many older adults. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to offer the warmth and comfort of a hug or even an in-person smile in many cases. Yet humans are social creatures, and this lack of socialization has […]
With so much negative news throughout 2020, it is worth noting some of the incredible achievements the year brought – including the Alzheimer’s research milestones. Katie McDonough, director of programs and services at the Alzheimer’s Association, shares, “There are many things that we’re learning and it’s an exciting time for Alzheimer’s research.” Listed here are […]
First Signs of Parkinson’s You May Have Missed
/in Chronic Disease, Parkinson's Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
How Does Dementia Progress? What Families Should Expect
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
Medications That Increase Fall Risk for Seniors: Startling New Stats
/in Caregiving Tips, Fall Prevention, Medication, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWe’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]
When Cognitive Functioning Returns in the Final Stage of Dementia
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentEven when confusion and memory loss escalate during the final stage of dementia, there’s a fascinating and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Previously coined “terminal lucidity,” it is more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It represents a sudden, short-term return of clarity to a nearly pre-dementia cognitive state. During this time period, the […]
Taking Care of Elderly Parents After the Pandemic: The Shift We Can Expect
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf there is a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the appreciation generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life is without question a tremendous challenge for those taking care of elderly parents. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]
Tap Into the Many Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
/in Activities for Seniors, Elder Care, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe cool dampness of rich soil. The warmth of the sunshine. The joyful trills of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage all of our senses, and provides a wealth of benefits to seniors. Regardless of ability level or any space restrictions, there’s always a way to help seniors experience the joys of planting indoors […]
Low Vision and Dementia Caregiver Tips: 6 Engaging Activity Ideas
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFinding activities that are fun and engaging for a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it may seem overwhelming. Yet it’s vitally important to ensure each day holds opportunities for joy, purpose, and meaning – reducing the level of frustration, agitation, and other difficult emotions and behaviors in […]
These “Sweethearts” Are Now Scamming the Elderly Online
/in Aging Issues, Caregiving, Elder Care, Florida Home Health Care, Home Health Agency, Senior Care, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many older adults. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to offer the warmth and comfort of a hug or even an in-person smile in many cases. Yet humans are social creatures, and this lack of socialization has […]
Alzheimer’s Research Milestones Reached in 2020
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWith so much negative news throughout 2020, it is worth noting some of the incredible achievements the year brought – including the Alzheimer’s research milestones. Katie McDonough, director of programs and services at the Alzheimer’s Association, shares, “There are many things that we’re learning and it’s an exciting time for Alzheimer’s research.” Listed here are […]