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09-22-2009 at 08:48 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Elder abuse is defined as a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which cause ...
09-18-2009 at 11:12 am by Jennifer Benjamin
One of the many drawbacks of having dementia or alzheimer's is losing vocabulary. The person mixes up words, has difficulty articulating, and in some cases can onl ...
09-15-2009 at 08:56 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Two research groups located in Wales and France discovered genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Late-onset Alzheimer's means developing the disease at a ...
09-10-2009 at 09:31 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Managing care at home can be more compli ...
08-27-2009 at 09:38 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the number 3 cause of death in the US. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel t ...
08-19-2009 at 09:37 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
People with Alzheimer's disease over time lose vocabulary and their ability to comprehend conversations. Words become an ineffective way to communicate. The ke ...
08-12-2009 at 11:46 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Planning for your discharge from a hospital stay is usually the last thing patients think of but it is important. During your stay in a hospital the staff will wor ...
08-10-2009 at 09:41 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Think losing your memory is a normal part of aging? Think again. The top two ...
06-12-2009 at 09:44 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Some of the most interesting people that I come across in the home care field are seniors that live alone and are what I refer to a ...
02-02-2009 at 09:05 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
If you are caring for an elderly loved one you will need to keep ...
01-25-2009 at 10:36 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Did you know that there are f ...
01-15-2009 at 07:57 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Home companion services deliver many obvious benefits. They help seniors to maintain their independence, safety, and general well being at home. However, did ...
10-22-2008 at 09:46 am by Jennifer Benjamin
We get the call all the time. "Help! My mother is being discharged tomorrow and we need a caregiver to be at her home tomorrow!" Or ...
10-13-2008 at 01:51 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
How can you tell when it's the right time to get help for your aging loved one? For family members that live close by and for thos ...
10-13-2008 at 01:51 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
How can you tell when it's the right time to get help for your aging loved one? For family members that live close by and for thos ...
10-02-2008 at 09:30 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Dementia care can be a challenging business. In many instances the individual afflicted can become agitated and aggressive during t ...
10-02-2008 at 09:30 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Dementia care can be a challenging business. In many instances the individual afflicted can become agitated and aggressive during t ...
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