by hcstraightup | Oct 24, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
At Healthcare Straight Up one of our specialties is home modification. We have advised and counseled many clients on simple and large changes to their homes. Often times having a professional take a look can be a quick way to make appropriate and safe changes to the...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
If your loved one is hard-headed and doesn’t think there is anything wrong with them, then these tests can help them to understand that they may need to talk with their doctor to determine if they may be suffering from memory loss or processing problems.Clock...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
If you are at a time where you are considering a nursing home for your loved one then you are in a difficult mindset. Most stigmas on nursing homes are those of when caregiver can no longer take care of their loved ones and they have to go to a nursing home. This post...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
You may ask yourself, “If there is no cure for dementia, then why is early identification useful?” According to a study by the Alzheimer’s Society, more than half of people put off getting a dementia diagnosis for up to a year as a result of fear....
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
The BEST Dementia Distractions for Caregivers Individuals with dementia are known for saying or doing the same things over and over, break up the same old routine with cheap and entertaining activities! BONUS: Most of these ideas are FREE (or super cheap)!! PUZZLES An...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
So you’ve heard the dreaded diagnosis. It’s Dementia. Now what? Here are a few questions to ask the MD to help you get a better understanding of what is available to you now and what is to come. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone and there are people out there who are...
