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 …
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s the Difference? Read More »
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. …
How To Prevent An Elderly Loved One From Falling Read More »
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 …
At Home Care of Louisiana is Featured in CHOICES Senior Living & Care Magazine Read More »
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 …
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 …
How to Spend Time With Grandparents During the Holiday Season Read More »
We can never prepare ourselves for the changes that take place when we learn a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The emotional and physical demands that come with being a caregiver can be unexpected and overwhelming. Watching a loved one live with dementia and learning how to navigate the day to …
Do you wake up each day feeling like you’ve barely slept a wink? Do simple tasks around the house wear you out? Are you feeling weary just thinking about the day ahead of you? When 3 o’clock rolls around, are you brewing a pot of afternoon coffee? Have you considered using toothpicks to prop your …
There’s no better feeling here, in South Louisiana, than the first cool front of the year! It’s almost like the rainbow after the storm; we’ve survived the dog days of summer, and the promise of better weather is right around the corner. We all know the feeling… you walk outside late September or early October …
Things To Do In Louisiana for Seniors During Fall Read More »
“To everything, there is a season… “, though often it comes when we least expect it. One day, we live our lives as a friend, companion, spouse, or child, and the next day we find ourselves filling the role of caregiver. Neither party chooses nor expects this to be the situation, but life throws curveballs, …
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Each year, 1 in 3 senior citizens die with Alzheimer’s or another dementia; it is responsible for more deaths than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. With these staggering statistics, it’s no surprise that scientists are urgently studying the disease to …
Optimizing Brain Health to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Read More »