by Close To Home Caregivers | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but it’s important to know that they’re not the same thing. Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms that relate to a specific disorder or...
by Close To Home Caregivers | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being active is important at all stages of life. Many people immediately think about the body when it comes to being active. Still, it’s just as important to maintain brain health as we age. Studies have shown that there are many benefits to keeping the mind active....
by Close To Home Caregivers | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
I wanted to shed a little light on my journey and how I learned how to effectively talk to my wife’s doctors. Before I do, I think it is important to realize that illness is a family disease profoundly affecting not just the patient but all those who journey alongside...
by Close To Home Caregivers | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Caregiving from a distance is a daunting job. Pre-pandemic long-distance caregivers already knew the challenges of supporting the well-being of a loved one without being locally available for hands-on care. And now, they’ve been presented a slew of previously...