September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Elder Care Plainview. NY: Senior Mobility

Dementia Care: Huntington, NY September is World Alzheimer’s Month Alzheimer’s disease is defined as a form of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior.  It is the most common form of dementia and accounts for about 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/Alzheimers-dementia/10_signs). The symptoms of Alzheimer’s…

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Dementia Care: Communication Techniques for Professionals

Elder care in Huntington, NY: Dementia Communication Techniques for Professionals If you are a professional who works with older adults and their families, you have probably encountered challenges in communicating your message to a person afflicted with dementia.   Below are tips to help you overcome common obstacles in communicating and to learn to understand the…

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Preventing Falls Outside of Your Parent’s Home

Home Health Care in Huntington NY: Fall Prevention Outside The Home

Home Health Care in Huntington NY: Preventing falls should be one of the primary focuses of your care efforts for your elderly parent. Keeping your aging parent safe from falls means evaluating their daily routine as well as their surroundings to ensure that they are taking the proper steps to stay safe.

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