Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s the Difference?
Are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease the same thing? Can an older adult have both conditions or just one? The topic of memory loss is often confusing, especially for those thrust into a new and unexpected family caregiver role. In fact, according to a 2020 study, there are 9.5 million family caregivers in America, representing an …
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How To Prevent An Elderly Loved One From Falling
Does your elderly loved one live alone without 24-hour care and monitoring? Perhaps they suffer from cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease or aphasia. As their children and caretakers, we always bear one terrible thought in the back of our minds: that dreadful call from the emergency room informing us they have slipped and fallen. …
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At Home Care of Louisiana is Featured in CHOICES Senior Living & Care Magazine
From the very start, At Home Care of Louisiana’s mission has been larger than simply providing seniors with professional home care services. Rather, we have always envisioned a better future for our beloved seniors – one with prolonged longevity and the tools to thrive well into their golden years. We continuously advance this effort by …
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Helping Your Loved One Prepare for Hurricane Season in Louisiana
Well, it’s about that time, folks! The relentless heat has lingered around long enough that the Gulf water temperatures are now somewhere between that of a bathtub and a hot tub, creating a breeding pool for hurricanes. Like a lion stalking its prey, the local meteorologists are just waiting to pounce on the next system …
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) 101
Does your elderly loved one have trouble getting in and out of bed? Perhaps bending over to get the laundry isn’t as easy as it used to be. These everyday tasks are known as activities of daily living and are of great importance when evaluating someone’s independence. Below is an in-depth look at activities of …
How to Spend Time With Grandparents During the Holiday Season
It’s important to spend as much time with our grandparents as possible. Unfortunately, life can get in the way, and we fail to prioritize them. Below are several tips from our staff here at At Home Care of Louisiana on making this the perfect holiday season for grandma and grandpa. We hope this inspires you …
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