3 Signs It’s Time for Hospice Care
When a person’s life expectancy has been limited by disease, hospice is a highly specialized type of medical treatment and end-of-life care. Hospice may become necessary to improve your loved one’s quality of life before death, as well as provide your family peace of mind. At Avon Health Center, our goal is to keep every…
4 Common Infections Among Seniors
Many people say the “golden years” are the best ones of our lives but aging does have its downsides. One unfortunate reality is that our bodies become more susceptible to infection, due to a weakened immune system. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, infectious diseases account for one-third of all deaths in people…
Strategies to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
According to Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to adults over 50 in the past 12 months. Another 15 million have cared for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in the past year. Whether you’re a professional caregiver or have taken on this responsibility…
How to Manage Sleep Problems Related to Alzheimer’s
According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep disturbances may affect up to 25 percent of people with mild to moderate dementia and 50 percent with severe dementia. This group of symptoms affect memory, language, problem solving skills and social abilities. As these cognitive functions continue to deteriorate, sleeping patterns also worsen with disease progression. Changes in…