The Daily Pill - Home Health Tips For Patients and Families

03/13/2024

If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is content in the morning but agitated by early evening, it might be sundown syndrome. Here’s what you need to know. ⤵️

If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is content in the morning but agitated by early evening, it might be sundown syndrome. Here’s what to know about sundowning.

03/13/2024

Here are the signs it might be time for assisted living. 👵👩‍⚕️

Here are the signs it might be time for assisted living.

03/12/2024

Advice and expert input for speaking to your (or a loved one's) doctor about how you want end-of-life care handled. ⤵️

Advice and expert input for speaking to your (or a loved one's) doctor about how you want end-of-life care handled.

03/12/2024

Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.

03/11/2024

🧡 If you’re thinking of taking on a rewarding new role, consider companion care, which focuses on alleviating loneliness. Read on to learn more. 👇

If you’re thinking of taking on a rewarding new role, consider companion care, which focuses on alleviating loneliness.

03/11/2024

Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more deeply. 👇

Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more deeply.

03/11/2024

Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions experts hear regularly, as well as actual dementia and Alzheimer's facts. 👇

Here are some of the most common myths about dementia and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease experts hear on a regular basis — and the actual truth behind them all.

03/11/2024

A caregiver contract is essential to make duties and expectations clear; it also offers a plan of action in case something goes wrong. Read on to learn more. ⤵️

A caregiver contract is essential to make duties and expectations clear; it also offers a plan of action in case something goes wrong.

03/10/2024

👇 Here's when to use the term "elderly" to describe an older adult — and when to skip it, according to pros. 👴👵

So, what age is considered elderly? And do medical professionals use this term in their practices? Here, experts weigh in.

03/10/2024

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high for the upcoming summer. ☀️🌴

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high.

03/10/2024

Here, 11 real family caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known earlier and the important lessons they learned along the way. 👵👩‍⚕️

Here, 11 real family caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known earlier and the important lessons they learned along the way.

03/10/2024

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high this upcoming summer. ☀️🌴

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high.

03/09/2024

🧓👵 Here are tips for older adults who want to get their fitness fix outside — and the best ways to do it based on their specific needs. 👇

Here, tips for older adults who want to get their fitness fix outside — and the best ways to do it, based on their specific needs.

03/09/2024

Experts share what you can do if you're getting pushback from a senior loved one who would do best to transition to a long-term care facility. ⤵️

Experts share what you can do if you're getting pushback from a senior loved one who would do best to transition to a long-term care facility.

03/09/2024

From primary care physicians to geriatricians, support groups, and specialists, here's a guide for each stage to support your adult senior with Alzheimer's. 👇

By Mary Brophy Marcus An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can come with a profound mix of emotions. It can be a huge relief to finally have an explanation for symptoms. But that can be quickly replaced by overwhelming feelings as you begin to search for more information about the disease, figure out what doc...

03/08/2024

👨‍🦼 Learn practical tips to transform your space for mobility and comfort for your senior loved ones using wheelchairs. Read on for details. 👇

By Mary Brophy Marcus Preparing a home so that it’s wheelchair accessible can be incredibly stressful. Usually, when you need to move a relative into your home or adapt their home to their new life in a wheelchair, your family is already going through a medical crisis. “It puts a lot of pressure...

03/08/2024

These patriotic activities for seniors will make for a seriously fun summer. ☀️🌴

From fireworks to game nights, these patriotic activities for seniors will make for a seriously fun summer.

03/08/2024

From respite care to emotional support, these 14 organizations and resources are key for caregivers of older adults. Read on for details. ⤵️

From respite care to emotional support, these 14 organizations and resources are key for caregivers of older adults.