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alzheimer's care orlando fl Archives – Orlando Home Care

November 8, 2011 – 10:23 am My husband Steve, now 61-years-old, has early onset Alzheimer’s disease. In May 2008, while he was screening for clinical trials, I came across information about a potential treatment in development:

Orlando Home Care | Home Care in Orlando, FL: How Pets Help Seniors Live Happier Lives

One of the best prescriptions for good senior health is to have the senior citizen adopt a cat or dog as a pet. Provided that the senior family member or friend is physically and emotionally capable of providing care for one or more pets, research has proven that pets not only have a positive impact […]

May: National Arthritis Awareness Month

“Arthritis is a debilitating disease that profoundly impacts the lives of millions of Americans on a daily basis,” says John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO, Arthritis Foundation. “The effects of the 46 million Americans with arthritis on the economy are enormous; the direct and indirect medical costs of this disease are estimated to be […]

Orlando Home Care | Outsmarting Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Are you sick and tired of being a victim of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? You may not be able to get rid of it completely, but, there are some techniques and tips which you can definitely use to help you get rid of that unwanted, sore, and painful tummy. Here are 5 helpful tips to […]

Understanding the Different forms of Elder Abuse | Orlando Home Care

Caregiver with Client Physical Abuse Physical abuse is the intentional use of force toward an elderly person, and this conduct can result in physical injury, impairment, or pain. This type of abuse can include a physical assault, such as shoving or hitting, but it may also include inappropriate usage of confinement, restraints, or drugs. Unfortunately, […]

Orlando Home Care | Home Care Orlando: November is American Diabetes Month

As November arrives, we look forward to Thanksgiving and being with family. However, we should not forget that November is also American Diabetes Month. It affects 26 million people in America, while another 79 million are at risk. These numbers are staggering. Most of us have a relative or know someone that suffers from this […]

Orlando Home Care | Veteran's Day

This weekend we recognize the many Veteran’s that have honorably served our country.  My father served as a Marine during WWII and I as a Navy Airman during the Viet Nam war.  Yesterday I was previlaged to spent time with a client who served in WWII in the Army Air Corps flying in his favorite […]

Orlando Home Care | Options to Pay For In-Home Care

Oftentimes, needed care is not planned for until the need is urgent and immediate—and family caregivers are most often the ones developing a long-term care plan. The most surprising and unfortunate realization for many family caregivers is discovering that the care recipient is too rich for most government-funded social programs and not rich enough to […]

Home Healthcare in Orlando FL Archives – Orlando Home Care

First Aid for Emergency Situations When an emergency strikes, there’s no time to start researching how to respond. For your own safety and the safety of your friends and family, Epilepsy in the Elderly Epilepsy, also known as seizures or attacks, is now very common among individuals in their sixties. A common course of treatment […]

Orlando Home Care | Ways to Reduce Memory Loss

Need to improve your memory Do you arrive at the grocery store only to find that you’ve forgotten what you needed? Do you lose your car keys frequently? If so, you are not alone. We all forget things occasionally, but memory problems may become more apparent with age. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to […]