Posts by Andy Niska
Keeping a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Mentally Active
Senior Care in Spokane WA: Keeping your loved one’s brain stimulated is so important when she’s dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for keeping her brain active and engaged.
Read MoreNational Aphasia Awareness Month
Elder Care in Spokane Valley WA: Aphasia is the loss of the ability to understand or express speech. For most people, it is an ability that one takes for granted. The ability to speak, write and understand the spoken and written word are everyday, automatic occurrences that have become second nature.
Read More5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Seniors
Home Care in Liberty Lake WA: Did you know that the air inside your elderly loved one’s home could be making them sick? From stuffy noses and headaches to asthma and even cardiopulmonary complications, the pollutants in our residences can be off the charts, especially when compared to the outdoors.
Read MoreSummer Vacation Ideas for Caregivers
Caregiver in Cheney WA: If you are the family caregiver for an aging loved one, you might be thinking that a family vacation this summer is too much work. This couldn’t be further from the truth!
Read MoreHas a Senior with Aphasia Suffered an Intellectual Decline?
Elderly Care in Spokane WA: In your role as a family caregiver, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the issues that your loved one is facing.
Read MoreWhat Signs Could Be Warning You that Your Loved One Is Developing Dementia?
Home Care in Medical Lake WA: When you’re concerned that your loved one might be developing dementia, having an idea what to watch for can help you to keep things in perspective. If you do suspect that your loved one is developing dementia, take your concerns to her doctor.
Read MoreWhat is Sundowners Syndrome?
Senior Care in Newport WA: Sundowners syndrome isn’t a disease, but rather it is a symptom associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreLove at Home’s April 2017 Caregiver of the Month Winner is Elizabeth Rogers
Love at Home Senior Care is very pleased to award Elizabeth Rogers as our distinguished Caregiver of the month, for April! Elizabeth is a dedicated mother of 8 children. She has devoted her life to raising good people. Her caring instincts have led her to work at the local schools where her children attended. To be an active volunteer in everything her kids participated in. She finds great joy and peace with family and community involvement.
Read MoreWho Can You Lean on When You're an Only Child?
Elder Care in North Spokane WA: Now that your parents are older and need help with some daily or weekly tasks, you’re likely shouldering a lot of that assistance. Being called to their home gets stressful. You have your own job, your own children and spouse, and your own home to take care of. If you’re an only child and don’t have siblings to help share responsibilities, who can you lean on?
Read MoreHow Can You Let All of Your Loved One's Family Members Have a Say in Her Care Plan?
Home Care in Spokane Valley WA: When your elderly loved one has more than a few family members, some might feel a little left out if they don’t have an opportunity to weigh in on your loved one’s care plan. Here are some techniques you might want to use to hear from everyone.
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