Category Archives: Home Care
Incorporating Art and Music in Home Care
When providing home care services, utilizing art and music can be very helpful. Especially for beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s, incorporating art and music activities or having both around can impact the care setting and benefit home care recipients through the following ways and more: Art and music allow for creativity and self-expression. Art and music can … Continue reading
Home Care Services for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the brain that adversely affects cognitive, physical, and behavioral functions. According to the National Institute of Aging, it affects people aged 60 and above, and the majority of those affected are men. Caring for those with Parkinson’s disease is a long-term commitment, which may be done in hospitals, … Continue reading
Respite Care for Family Caregivers
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), there are over 40 million Americans who have become the primary caregivers for their loved ones in need. These so-called “family caregivers” typically range from 18 to 64 years old, and often provide personal care, homemaking services, and companionship. The loved ones that family caregivers support … Continue reading
Seniors in the Kitchen and How Caregivers Can Help
There is nowhere more dangerous for a senior to be in than the kitchen. The kitchen puts them at larger risks of slipping, burning themselves, cutting themselves on sharp objects, and other possible scenarios. In situations like these, hiring a caregiver can protect them from getting harmed. Annointed Hands Homecare LLC encourages families with senior … Continue reading
How Eating Affects How Your Brain Functions
The brain is like a muscle and like any other muscle, it gets stronger – and smarter – with the proper nutrition. Caregivers stay on top of proper nutrition, especially for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. When the body is going through difficult changes, a good diet is always recommended to help internally balance … Continue reading
A Few of the Warning Signs of Dementia
One in every 10 adults over the age of 65 years old suffers from some form of dementia. Dementia is a blanket term used to describe a variety of mental diseases, the most common one being Alzheimer’s disease. Home health care providers like our home care in Memphis, Tennessee provide valuable care services that can … Continue reading
