Globally, over 55 million people live with dementia, and 10 more million adults each year are affected by this condition. While cognitive skills and functions naturally deteriorate as we age, dementia severely affects cognitive abilities such as...
Think of a time when you had a burning question or idea you just HAD to share with someone. Remember how you felt - anxious, excited, interested, curious, etc.
Now, what would it feel like to be unable to communicate that question or idea? How...
Around 1 million people in the US currently deal with Aphasia, while 180,000 new cases are recorded each year. And yet, around 85% of the population have never heard of Aphasia and don't know what impacts it can have. As science progresses, new...
Statistics from the National Aphasia Association suggest that around 180,000 Americans are diagnosed with aphasia each year. In this guide, we’ll discuss what aphasia is, offer tips for aphasia care, and highlight the key benefits of private...
As we age, regular day-to-day tasks can become overwhelming due to the lack of mobility and energy that we might face. In addition, conditions that typically affect elders, such as isolation, dementia, and depression, can often cause seniors to shy...
If you or a loved one needs temporary help due to a recent surgery, in-home support is likely to be one of the best options you can explore. You can ease your recovery at home if you take some time to plan. When you enlist the support of a...
Surgery is a scary time for both the patient and their family.
With the patient’s health already at risk and the outcome of the surgery uncertain, stress and confusion are common. One way to build structure and ease the strain is by...
Do you feel that your loved one may require geriatric care? If so, you may be wondering what the geriatric assessment process is and how you can get started. It can be quite overwhelming for someone who has never had to deal with anything like this...
What is private duty home care?
Private duty home care refers to a skilled medical service or a companion service that you receive at home. The service supports people to recover from illness or injury or to manage chronic illness. It also...
No matter our age, the benefits of exercise speak for themselves, ensuring improved fitness levels, as well as mental and physical health. As we get older, however, additional home care and exercise becomes much harder to manage. Guided exercise...
It is always the right time to get into better physical fitness.
It is so easy to miss a workout for a day, week, month, or more. There are many benefits of regular exercise for anyone. However, the importance of regular physical activity...
Originally published on 08/13/2020
Life tends to get more complicated and challenging the older we get. It is difficult to see a loved one begin to struggle more and more with life’s daily tasks. It can feel overwhelming trying to balance...
Getting older is a challenge we all hope to go through, but one that is not easy. Everything seems to get more challenging as we age and our bodies no longer keep pace with our past experience. It can be difficult to watch your loved one struggle....
Everyone wants to live their life comfortably with dignity and respect.
The trouble is, when we get sick, injured, or older, living our best lives becomes more and more challenging. Luckily, we have each other. Life is not a one-player game....
Confused people are often scared people.
We are afraid of the unknown, and, living with Alzheimer's disease or the related dementia disease, much of life is unknown or unremembered. If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, they will...
No one likes to be scared.
With confusion and uncertainty, fear is sure to follow. For people with Alzheimer's or dementia, daily tasks and even seeing close friends and family can be stressful because they no longer recognize once-familiar...
Life isn’t something you can get through on your own. A community of support helps everyone involved get the most out of their lives.
People with ongoing health concerns and seniors can get a lot out of private duty home health care. As...
The word looks like a different place than it did at the beginning of 2020. Safety concerns over COVID-19 or the Coronavirus has caused many businesses to close.
Here at National Home Care, we are open to help ensure your loved ones get the...
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