Monday, March 31, 2008

Bathing Without a Battle

The second edition of Bathing Without a Battle: Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia was just released!

Speaking about the second printing, PHI said:

In addition to the original materials, the new book substantially updates the section on special concerns, including pain, skin care, transfers, the environment, and determining the appropriate level of assistance.


If this has been a concern with your facility, feel free to check out the links and purchase a copy today.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors Helping Seniors® provides all non-medical in-home services for Seniors so they can remain independent in their own homes and also help relieve anxiety of loved ones; who worry about their senior being alone.

Our services include Companion care/ship, Household assistance (light house keeping, laundry, meal preparation, etc.), transportation to the doctors or shopping, errands, handy man work and yard work. What makes our service so unique is that the caregivers themselves, are also Seniors.

Our innovative program creates the support you need from people who will understand you the most! Everyone who works with us has a strong interest in helping others. Since our helpers are also seniors, they understand just a little more about the unexpected twists and turns of life. And out of that understanding our people, who have come to help, become friends of yours. Our mission is to provide seniors with the ability to choose an independent lifestyle in their own home, for as long as possible, with the dignity and respect they deserve. We are fully committed to helping other and that adds to our own purpose in life! We service the entire Lehigh Valley. If you or someone you know and love needs just a little or a lot of help, we are only a phone call away.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a caregiver, we would like to talk to you/them too! Please call or email us or see us on the web, http://www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/.
610-253-3232
seniorshelpingseniors@verizon.net

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Marble Competition

Members of Third Street Alliance’s Sharing the Caring have added marbles competition to their list of activities and will soon challenge the Easton Senior Center. For more information about how adult day services can help your family, visit click here.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

When a Loved One Has Multi-infarct Dementia

Caring Right at Home Newsletter has a great article about dealing with multi-infarct dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's. Learn how family members can help a loved one cope and prevent worsening of the condition here.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Spring Activities for People With Dementia

In yesterday's post, we mentioned the "feeling bag" idea for people with Alzheimer's. Here are some more ideas for clients:

Recreation Therapy

Discussing Autism blog

Eldercare

Activity Connection