Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has provided important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. Their biggest message is that “traveling can still be enjoyable for families...
“We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need, because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most significant difference.” Miya Yamanouchi I asked Glenda what home...
Just as there is no one thing that can prevent cognitive decline, there is no single food that can ensure a sharp brain as you age. However, doctors and nutritionists alike, emphasize that the...
Mark Twain once said “Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Miss. Sherell Butler had nothing but wonderful things to say about her Home Health Aide,...
One constant in health care is change. The evolving nature of health care demands that those involved in any aspect of the industry innovate, transform, and identify the best ways to manage change. Our...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people suffering from dementia will wander, reporting that “anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering.” This is a common...
It is natural to want to provide the best care for our loved ones. But that can be hard, especially if one is caring for young children and aging parents at the same time....
The last Wednesday in May is Senior Health & Fitness Day. Approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across 1,000 locations in the United States to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness...
As our loved ones age, they may begin to face memory loss, onset of chronic diseases, frailty and/or lose their independence over time. The most basic everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, getting dressed...
“When a Peach is really a Gem” Every so often a particularly challenging case comes to Priority Home Care for staffing. One such client was Mrs. S. An Italian old school ball of energy,...