Using Music to Benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Science and behavioral health experts have proven music provides a form of therapy for people with Alzheimer’s. General benefits of listening to music for all people include: Listening to music and playing music can help keep the brain healthy. It is an exercise for the brain, therefore it can help with mental sharpness, much like…

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Strategies for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care

Being a personal care assistant for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia has its advantages. It is a position of honor to help someone who has memory issues to maintain independence in their home. Even through the difficulties caretakers face, there is a certain dignity they can give their charge. As people age, maintaining their…

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Service Spotlight: Residential Concierge and Consultation

We are often asked “What makes Lares Home Care different from other home care agencies?” “Lots of things!” we want to shout —  but for now, we’d like to elaborate on one service we offer that people may not be aware of: overseeing your residential services and providing assistance with additional care services when necessary.…

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More Ways Companionship Benefits Those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Increasing the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s through common activities and consistency can be possible with these few relatively easy tips. Common activities may or may not be an easy thing to start with someone who has Alzheimer’s, but if you’re a companion who knows the family and can find out the patient’s…

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Benefits of Having Companions for Those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Your family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia and you wonder what you can do to help him or her live life to the highest quality possible. While getting medical treatment and keeping up with your family member’s medical health will be beneficial to their well being, making sure they also have companionship…

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Going Away? A before-you-go checklist for anyone caring for an aging relative

For many, summer is traditionally vacation season – the kids are out of school, the office workload is often a bit lighter, and responsibilities are less, right? If you are caring for or overseeing an aging relative, thoughts of vacation raise questions — What will we do with Dad? Can Aunt Linda go two weeks…

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Signs Of Caregiver’s Stress

The stress of day-to-day care, watching your loved one’s health deteriorate, and having to make difficult decisions about long-term care can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. No matter how strong and resilient you are, you’re still likely to have problems with certain aspects of Lares Home Care Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Recognizing the signs of caregiver stress…

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