Tips to Diffuse Physical Aggression in Alzheimer’s

Of the many difficult behaviors that may occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most perplexing is physical violence. Even a formerly calm senior can be at risk of aggressive outbursts, especially in the later stages of the disease, resulting from a number of factors: a lack of self-control and inhibition, mental distress, physical […]

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 […]

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 […]