Senior Care Blog

With most seniors requiring multiple medications, often prescribed by multiple doctors, it’s easy for mistakes to occur in taking those meds correctly. But surprisingly, as many as 30% of prescriptions are never even filled, according to new information on the costs and benefits of adhering to a medication regime, released by Dr. Bill Elliott, an internist at Kaiser Novato and assistant clinical professor of medicine at UCSF.

Some might say that the human brain is the most complex and highly sophisticated computer of all. Soon, some say in less than two years, the human brain could be aided by the external computer hardware of a highly specialized microchip designed to restore memory. Sounds like science fiction, but the reality is closer than ever before.

According to a recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s from the Frontlines: Challenges a National Alzheimer’s Plan Must Address), as many as 5.4 million Americans today are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is predicted to increase to 16 million by mid-century. While there’s still a lot to be learned about the disease, some surprising new evidence is pointing to a link between cynicism and a person’s risk for dementia.

Are you one of the 65 million Americans taking care of an elderly loved one? If so, you’d likely include “more patience” at the top of your wish list. Because let’s be honest: as rewarding as caregiving can be, it can also be challenging, frustrating and draining. Finding a way to release the pent-up emotional pressure is essential to providing the best care for the loved one who needs you.

If you’ve found yourself in the role of a providing senior care for an aging or disabled loved one, you’re far from alone.

Imagine waking up in the morning in an unfamiliar place, unable to remember what your name is or how you got there. You struggle in vain to figure out the reality of your situation, but your memory is completely blank.

There has been a lot about Alzheimer’s disease in the news for the past few years, and for good reason. The progressive, degenerative neurological disease for which there is presently no cure affects an estimated 35.6 million people worldwide. However, do you know what warning signs to look for in your loved one?

With Alzheimer’s disease becoming an epidemic the U.S., many people are hyper-aware of even the smallest memory-related or cognitive changes in their older loved ones. However, those cognitive changes may be a sign of something just as serious, but far more treatable — depression. If you are concerned that a loved one may be exhibiting early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, it is important to first rule out that it is not depression, as the two can have similar symptoms.

At Hillendale Home Care in the San Francisco Bay area, we believe that enhancing adult home care services with rewarding activities is a key component to providing the best client experience. Hillendale is one of the leading California adult home care services providers.