Caregiver Corner: What to Expect from Each Stage of Alzheimer’s
Like the changing of the seasons, the progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be marked by a number of key differentiators. And although each individual experiences the disease uniquely, there are some commonalities prevalent that typically present in each stage. Compassionate Nursing Services of St. Louis offers the following signs for family caregivers to be aware […]
Is It Alzheimer’s? These Top Warning Signs Provide a Clue.
Losing your phone. Not remembering the name of a person you’re sure you have met before. Mistaking today’s date with tomorrow’s. Could these be warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Since June is recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we at Compassionate Nursing Services, the Oakville senior home care specialists, wanted to help you distinguish between some […]
Experience the Physical and Emotional Oasis of Respite Care
Family caregivers and dementia care providers, we salute you! We know what a selfless lifestyle you’ve undertaken to provide ongoing care for your senior loved one at home, and the many benefits he or she is enjoying with the opportunity to age in place where it’s most comfortable. But we also know how trying it […]
Improve Memory and Keep the Brain Sharp with These Tips
Is there anything more fascinating than the human brain? And as medically advanced as this generation is, many of the brain’s intricate complexities are still not fully understood. One thing we do know, however, is that our memory capabilities naturally begin to wane as we age; and yet, this process can actually be reversed through […]
The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
We already know that diabetes has a huge impact on Americans, with nearly 10% of the population officially diagnosed and more than 25% more suspected cases that are not yet diagnosed. And managing the disease is a lifelong, sometimes complicated process. But there’s now a new twist being unraveled in the lives of diabetics that’s […]
Alzheimer’s Communication Tips from Compassionate Nursing Care’s Trained Dementia Caregivers
We all need to feel connected to others, and those with Alzheimer’s disease are no exception. But as the disease progresses, it can become increasingly difficult to know just what to say – and how to say it – without adding to the confusion and frustration that often go hand in hand for those with […]
Does Your Senior Loved One Need Dementia Care or Depression Care? Here’s How to Tell the Difference.
When visiting Mom last week, you noticed some subtle but troubling symptoms. Normally an early riser, she’s begun sleeping until nearly noon. Her typical hearty, home-cooked dinner has been replaced with a simple bowl of soup – and she’s only hungry enough to eat half of that. And, she’s given up the weekly card game […]