What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is a term you may hear often. Doctors may suggest that your older family member takes certain steps to prevent heart disease. You may have read about a heart-healthy diet that can prevent heart disease, too. But, what exactly is heart disease? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. Heart Disease […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Some of us probably didn’t get a good night sleep last night. Insomnia is one of the most common sleeping problems for people 60 years old and older. Signs of insomnia can be: taking a long time to fall asleep, waking up many times during the night, waking up early and not being able to […]
Benefits of Laughter
This may seem like a silly question, but a sense of humor and laughing have definite benefits for our minds and our bodies. Some of these benefits are: The right and left hemispheres of our brain work together when we laugh. When we exercise our brain called “neurobics” it helps our memory, helps us learn […]
Planning a Vacation with a loved one with Dementia
Allison Scharr discusses Planning a Vacation with a loved one with Dementia. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website at […]
Being Safe in the Heat
Allison Scharr discusses staying safe in the heat. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website at www.legacyhomecare.net Legacy Home Care […]
Alzheimer’s
Allison Scharr discusses communicating with a loved one who has alzheimers. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website at www.legacyhomecare.net […]
Ways to manage Sundowners
Allison Scharr discusses ways to help a loved on manage sundowners. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website […]
Possible Causes and Triggers for Sundowner’s Syndrome
Allison Scharr discusses possicle causes and triggers that can bring on Sundowner’s. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website at www.legacyhomecare.net
Sundown Syndrome
Allison Scharr discusses Sundowner Syndrome. Allison is a Care Coordinator and Assisted Living Placement Specialists with Legacy Home Care. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss Home Care or Assisted Living Placement services, you can reach her (480) 777-0070 or visit our website at www.legacyhomecare.net
How to Communicate with People with Dementia or Alzhiemers Disease – Tips for Caregivers
Allison Scharr discusses how to recognize when a loved one is having memory and cognitive issues. She also provides some tips on how to communicate well with individuals with Dementia or Alzheimer Disease.