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How Do You Know If An Aging Parent Needs Help?
You have been providing help to your parents off and on, but lately you’re concerned about what is going on when you are not with them. If you think your aging parent may need additional help, you should sit down and talk to your parent about possible choices. Most...
Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Always Progress to Dementia?
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) definition according to Webster-Miriam Dictionary: mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as...
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in...
Selecting the Right In-Home Care Professional
Your loved one needs assistance, and you need to make decisions around their care. There are several options out there that include an in-home care professional, assisted living facilities, skilled care facilities, and hospice care. Choosing the right fit is the key...
What are ADLs and IADLs in Home Care?
What are ADLs and IADLs in Home Care? Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are basic tasks in everyday living that allow an individual to thrive and live an independent life. As we grow older, our needs change based on our physical and mental capabilities. ADLs Personal...