Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia

READ MOREPutting the Spotlight on Living with Parkinson’s Disease

August 24, 2023

Caregiver wearing a pink shirt assists an older gentleman dealing with Parkinson’s Disease in his home.

Every year, nearly 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. For some reason, the condition doesn’t receive the attention it deserves if we want to make a real difference in bettering the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. Actor Michael J. Fox, who has been living with the disease since 1991, recently announced his latest…

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Alzheimer’s Disease

READ MORENew Alzheimer’s Disease Study

August 21, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses a new report on Alzheimer’s disease and certain locations with higher prevalence of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease affects over 6 million older adults in the United States. A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association maps out where those living with Alzheimer’s reside throughout the US. The new Alzheimer’s study, which was released in the Association’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Journal, reveals a greater prevalence of Alzheimer’s in the East and Southeast…

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Senior Living

READ MOREHappy National Senior Citizens Day: Recognizing A Loved One

August 18, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to recognize a family member on National Senior Citizens Day.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 78 million people aged 65 and older will reside in America by 2035. This figure will surpass the number of the population under the age of 18 for the first time in the nation’s history. Where did Senior Citizens Day come from? Honoring our older generations in an…

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READ MOREGet Ahead of Memory Loss: Schedule an Annual Memory Impairment Screening

August 8, 2023

An older gentleman living with mild cognitive memory impairment flips through a calendar.

It only takes 10-15 minutes to get out in front of what could be a life-altering diagnosis. Memory loss is one of the most common issues for adults over 60 years old. In fact, according to a March report from USAToday, roughly 6.5 million Americans deal with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss-related diseases. Why Is…

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Dementia

READ MORETop Signs of Sundowner’s Dementia for Caregivers

July 14, 2023

An older adult male living with dementia looks out the window.

As we age, our bodies and minds undergo numerous changes. One intriguing phenomenon that affects older adults, particularly those with dementia, is the sundown effect or sundowner’s dementia. Also known as sundowning or late-day confusion, this condition refers to a noticeable pattern of increased agitation, restlessness, and confusion experienced by older adults during the late…

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READ MOREClient Story: Remembering What’s Important When A Loved One Has Dementia

June 27, 2023

SYNERGY HomeCare franchise owner, Ron Schulman is wearing a white SYNERGY HomeCare shirt next to stands next to Mary, wearing a gray SYNERGY HomeCare shirt.

As a franchise owner, Ron Schulman’s SYNERGY HomeCare company had been open only a short time when a geriatric care manager referred Mr. and Mrs. Z to Ron. The couple had planned to stay in their home as they aged and had made the appropriate arrangements with a financial advisor and a power of attorney,…

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Dementia

READ MORECaring For Someone with Dementia At Home

June 13, 2023

Older couple enjoys coffee together in their kitchen and discuss at home dementia care safety.

Do you have a loved one diagnosed with dementia? When caring for someone with dementia at home, there are ways to create a safe and familiar home environment. Implementing appropriate and sensitive home safety measures can ensure that an individual living with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias can continue to remain in the familiar surroundings…

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Dementia

READ MOREIn-Home Respite Care for Dementia: How Family Caregivers Can Care for Loved Ones

June 9, 2023

Adult woman holds a cup of coffee while chatting with an older woman about in-home respite care for dementia

According to the CDC, roughly 25% of all Americans aged 45-64 provide unpaid care for a loved one or family member. While caring for others can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a demanding responsibility that can easily overwhelm members of the sandwich generation, especially if their loved one is dealing with a…

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READ MORE8 Ways to Hold the Line on Memory Loss

May 14, 2023

Grandmother eating sandwich with granddaughter.

Having a good memory is essential for a fulfilling and productive life. It allows us to remember important events, learn new things and make important decisions. However, as we age, our memory tends to decline and that’s down to basic brain biology. Changes in brain structures such as decreased volumes in the hippocampal, frontal lobe…

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Dementia

READ MORE20 Ways to Practice Person-Centered In-Home Dementia Care

April 25, 2023

2023 SYNERGY HomeCare April Blog Person-Centered Care with Dementia 2000x1200-min (1) (1)

SYNERGY HomeCare’s in-home dementia care or memory care program stands out in that we provide person-centered care to those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related conditions. That means we focus on the individual person—not the condition. Person-centered care supports the unique needs of the person receiving care so that they can take part in the…

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