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Did You Know There Are 4 Different Types of Alzheimer’s? For decades, experts have focused on one basic idea to understand Alzheimer’s, even though the disease can vary in symptoms and progression from one person to another.  New research has suggested that Alzheirmer’s can be categorized into four different types. This new perspective can provide valuable insights into the disease and that can potentially lead to more personalized treatments for patients In a recent collaboration study involving the US, Sweden, Canada and Korea have revealed intriguing…

Enhancing Seniors' Social Lives and Activity Levels with In-Home Senior Care Services In today's fast-paced world, seniors often find themselves grappling with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Maintaining an active social life becomes increasingly challenging as age advances. The in-home senior care experts at Amy’s Helping Hands can help with these issues, helping seniors remain more socially active and allowing them to connect with more people than they might have otherwise. How Windsor In-Home Senior Care from Amy's Helping Hands can Help Companionship and Help…

The Benefits of Social Media for Seniors ( and Family Caregivers) Many of our seniors are embracing social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Seniors are discovering that these platforms are not only enjoyable but also offer great advantages. Are your loved ones participating? Here are five ways social media platforms are beneficial for seniors. Social Media keeps families Close- it is a common sentiment with our loved ones wishing they heard more often from their families. With newer technology  such as smartphones, one would think that calls to loved…

How We Personalize Your Windsor Senior Care Plan When it comes to ensuring the well-being and comfort of your aging loved ones, Amy's Helping Hands is here to provide a helping hand. Serving Windsor and Essex County, our team is dedicated to creating personalized in-home senior care plans that cater to the unique needs of your family members. In this article, we'll delve into how Amy's Helping Hands offers specialized care solutions tailored to your loved ones' requirements. Understanding Individual Senior Care Needs At Amy's…

Palliative Care- letting your senior loved on pass at home Palliative care is a type of healthcare specifically designed for individuals and their families facing life-threatening illnesses that are in their advanced stages.  This information helps to address common questions seniors have about palliative care, also known as hospice care. It helps to provide guidance on where seniors can access further information about available services.  What is palliative care? Palliative care is to help enhance the quality of life for those who are critically or…

The Difficult Emotions Every Family Caregiver Battles – and How to Let Them Go If you are feeling a bit discouraged in your role as caregiver, take heart; you’re in good company. Providing care help for a loved one is perhaps the most complex role we can hold: highly rewarding on the one hand, while simultaneously frustrating and ever-evolving, frequently resulting in feelings of doubt about whether we are up to the challenge and providing the most effective care.  It’s why a number of family caregivers struggle with some or all of these types of feelings:  Guilt: It…

How to Help a Loved One During a Short-Term Stay in Assisted Living After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term stay in assisted living for rehab purposes before returning home. This is typically a temporary period of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery. However, the thought of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home even for a matter of weeks or months can be exceedingly tough to accept. How can you help a family member through this challenging life event? There are several actions you can take…

How to Best Manage Dysphagia: A Guide for Care: With the summer heat, nothing is better than a nice cool drink to cool you down. A senior with dysphagia, this simple pleasure could be dangerous. Dysphagia or trouble with swallowing impacts many of our seniors, due to weakened mouth and or throat muscles. Dysphagia can be caused by Cancer, Alzheimer’s, MS or a Stroke. Learn more about how to manage dysphagia in our information guide. Symptoms of Dysphagia Include: -Drooling -Coughing, choking or gagging when drinking, eating or taking medications.…