by Bluebird Homecare | Jan 31, 2020 | alzheimer's care, Blog, in-home care
We’ve all misplaced our car keys, lost our driver’s licenses, or forgotten a new acquaintance’s name. But the signs of dementia are often more serious — and more frequent — than these occasional slip-ups. Read on to learn about the multiple kinds of dementia, how to...
by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 4, 2019 | alzheimer's care, Blog, in-home care, independent living
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, so we thought it was a good opportunity to explore the disease that more than 5.8 million Americans are living with. People often use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are different. Dementia is an umbrella...
by Bluebird Homecare | Feb 6, 2018 | alzheimer's care, Blog, elder care
Today, assisted living facilities (ALFs) are home to about 1.2 million older Americans. Increasingly, these senior living communities are recognizing the value of partnering with home care agencies to improve service delivery. Contrary to popular belief, home care...
by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 28, 2017 | alzheimer's care, Blog
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, affects more than 5 million Americans. As many as 10 percent of people over 65, and an estimated 1 in 3 people over 85, have been diagnosed with the disease. Medical experts have identified several risk...
by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 14, 2017 | alzheimer's care, Blog, caregiving strategies
Living with Alzheimer’s is challenging, and watching the disease progress in a loved one can be extremely difficult for caregivers. Dementia causes sensory capabilities to decline. Even when older people are not experiencing problems with vision or hearing, they...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jun 9, 2017 | alzheimer's care, Blog, caregiving strategies, elder care, is it time for home care?
An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed; it affects the entire family. You may feel overwhelmed by the challenges ahead, but don’t get discouraged. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive terminal illness, but as a caregiver,...
