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Dementia can be challenging to manage, for both seniors and their family caregivers, so it’s a good idea to gain plenty of knowledge about the condition if your loved one has received a dementia diagnosis. The Richmond dementia care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share a quick infographic…
Table of Content1 1. Difficulty Holding Conversations2 2. Getting Lost in Familiar Locations3 3. Memory Loss4 4. Irritability5 5. Losing Items6 6. Confusion about Times and Dates Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disorder that can impact cognitive abilities and physical health. Even though there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s disease,…
Table of Content1 Neglecting Household Chores2 Poor Hygiene3 Severe Weight Loss4 Mood Disturbances Many aging adults cherish their independence and are resistant to change. However, if your senior loved one displays certain signs or behaviors, you may need to consider a live-in home caregiver. Here are some ways to tell…
Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating EVETTA C. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! Evetta has been an HCA employee for almost THREE years and a caregiver for twice that long. We are blessed to have such a committed member of our team, our clients rave about her and…
Table of Content1 The Medical Definitions of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease2 Physical Differences Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia3 Underlying Causes of Dementia Can Vary4 The Eventual Outlook for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Though it’s true there are many similarities between…
Table of Content1 1. Fatigue2 2. Weight Fluctuation3 3. Isolation4 4. Irritability5 5. Substance Abuse6 6. Depression Caregivers who go from happy to sad or from caring to unconcerned could be facing physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, which is known as caregiver burnout. Failing to get the help they need…
Congratulations to our new Williamsburg/Hampton Roads Director of Operations Lina Simpson! With over 8 years of management and human resources experience and obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Liberty University, Lina came to Home Care Assistance well prepared for her new position. Lina is excited…
Congratulations to Max Grim on his promotion to Richmond Director of Operations! “As the Director of Operations at Home Care Assistance, my primary roles are to hire new caregivers and custom match them with our seniors, to conduct ongoing in-home quality assurance visits, and to actively manage our 24-hour, on-call…
Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is celebrating Toni R. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! Toni has been a providing care for over 40 years and has been an invaluable HCA employee for just over one year! We are so grateful to have such a committed member of our team,…
Table of Content1 Staying Involved in Your Community2 Maintaining Your Physical Health3 Preventing the Development of Bad Habits4 Stopping Family Squabbles5 Defusing Rising Tensions6 Eliminating Guilt Respite care is an essential tool you should have as a caregiver. While it sometimes seems as though taking a break is a luxury, the truth is it’s necessary. As you read through these benefits of respite care, remember that knowing when to take a brief step away from your duties is a sign of strength. Staying Involved in Your Community Social engagement is an essential component of emotional health. Whether you miss volunteering at your child’s school or have always played a special role within your religious organization, you need to make sure…