Tips for Dealing with Dementia-Related Behaviors
From an outside view, dementia and Alzheimer’s present as someone who is confused at times and often repeats themselves. Some memory care patients, especially in the beginning, can even “fake it” through shorter conversations with someone they no longer recognize in a way that is virtually unnoticeable to the person on the other end of the discussion. For the primary caregiver, the person who sees the toll these diseases take on their loved one, and often the person who receives the brunt of the negative behaviors associated with these diseases, it rears a much uglier head.
The truth is, both of these diseases have a series of behaviors that come with them that extend much further than memory loss. We have identified some of the most common of these behaviors and included strategies for dealing with these situations and avoiding them all together.
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Cost of In-Home Care vs. Nursing Homes
In healthcare, in-home care is the fastest growing service offering. More and more people are taking the necessary steps in their lives so they will be able to remain in their homes as long as possible. A hard decision for people (and family and friends involved in their care) in their later stages of life is deciding when or if they should go to a nursing home. Many do not want to choose that path, but without proper knowledge of what options are out there, they are left without a choice. Of course, when looking into care options, cost is a huge factor, so we have compiled pricing and benefit information to help make the decision easier.
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5 Activities to Connect with an Alzheimer’s Patient
Finding ways to connect with those with Alzheimer’s can be difficult. Here are 5 relaxing, stress-free activities you or your home care caregiver can use to bond with your loved one.
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Our Experience at OsteoStrong
Three members of the Kore Cares team recently visited OsteoStrong’s Sioux Falls franchise which just opened its doors in mid-December. OsteoStrong is built around the goal of strengthening the skeletal system through a series of short, quick exercises that will not cause you to sweat, feel sore the next day, or overexert yourself.
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How can Care Management Help in Making Medical and Life Decisions?
Care management has been identified as a huge need for not only our current clients but for many individuals in and around the Sioux Falls community. We are continually trying to find ways to not only help individuals with activities of daily living but also connect them with resources to help them achieve the best life possible. That is why we are happy to announce the addition of care management to our service offerings.
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7 Clever Products on Amazon that are Helping the Aging Process
Many of our home care clients use adaptive devices that assist them with living independently in their home. Here are a few clever products that have helped our home care clients and might also help you or someone you know.
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Honoring Loved Ones Lost: How to Write an Obituary
Writing an obituary for someone is an honor, but undeniably a difficult one. You are entrusted with summarizing a lifetime of accomplishments and memories into a few paragraphs. It will be read by countless family members and friends, ran in newspapers, and online for, well, forever. We have compiled a few steps to help make the process easier.
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What's the Difference? Home Care, Home Health, Hospice
You need care in your home, now what? How do you know if you need home care, home health or hospice? What is the difference between home care, home health, and hospice?
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Home Care and Assisted Living Partnerships
Assisted livings are residential settings that provide a variety of services to residents including meals, housekeeping, personal care services, medication management, and 24-hour assistance. In addition to this, assisted livings provide activities that promote socialization and emotional and physical well-being.
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