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CareWorks Health Services is proud to provide the most trusted home care for Mission Viejo-area seniors and their families. With customized solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, let us help your loved one with personal care such as bathing and dressing, planning and preparing healthy meals, light housekeeping services, specialized care for […]
After 16 very long years with no truly viable Alzheimer’s treatment, there’s some hope on the horizon, in a stunning reversal on the formerly-rejected antibody therapy, aducanumab. The latest research uncovers that large quantities of this medication do, in fact, decrease cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. According to Rebecca Edelmayer, director of […]
Family care providers realize that navigating the journey of looking for appropriate elderly care resources for a senior can seem like attempting to traverse the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting swells and winds. The likelihood of making it safely and securely to your destination is fairly slim without the […]
While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual uniquely. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that even though one individual may appreciate being outdoors, someone else may be overwhelmed by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. One person may enjoy a morning bath routine, while a dose […]
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” This is a typical belief for many family caregivers when their aging loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness or chronic condition, such as dementia. And while refusing to admit this new reality might instill some measure of […]
Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the imbalance between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Generally, up to 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. are female, and as researchers begin to better understand the specific particulars behind this pattern, we are able to start to address the risk for Alzheimer’s. […]
Whether you’re looking to tune a guitar, study a brand new language, or simply add cats’ ears to a selfie, there’s an app for that! And for older adults who prefer aging in place, technology may very well be a key component in boosting safety, comfort, and overall quality of life. Take Amazon’s Alexa, for […]
At CareWorks Health Services, we believe it’s a great honor to provide the trusted Huntington Beach home care services that improve quality of life for older adults. Our home care solutions are personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual, through services such as transportation, help with personal care needs like bathing and dressing, […]
The newest recommendations from the Endocrine Society regarding diabetes in seniors are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And for those who’ve been maintaining a regimen of finger pricks, insulin injections, and thorough tracking of food consumed, this change of course could be rather difficult to swallow. Referred to […]
Of the many struggles pertaining to providing care for a family member with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent challenge is with maintaining senior hygiene, for various reasons: Reduced sense of vision and smell Comfort found in familiarity (for example, desiring to wear the same clothes over and over again) The difficulties […]
Our facial expressions expose so much to those around us, and when you’re feeling an abnormal quantity of stress, well-meaning family members will surely pick up on it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will require far more than a few words to turn our mood around. Nonetheless, […]
Out of all the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most concerning is the individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that may occur in the event that the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can take place any time the older adult is: • Scared, confused or overwhelmed • Trying to […]
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