Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month CarePlus Home Health took part in programming that helped us …

Depression in Older Adults

It’s Not Just “Getting Old” – Depression in Older Adults May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the National Institute …

Holidays and Dementia — How to Make it Work?

Dementia is a difficult disease to handle at the best of times–but mix in the constant sensory stimulation of the …

Staying Cognitively Active

Can we help prevent cognitive change? We know that as we age, our body and brain change as well.   Every …

8 Easy Winter Mood Boosters for Seniors

When the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, our moods can plummet. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a legitimate …

9 Benefits of Home Health Care

Professionalism. You may be uncertain about handing over care of your loved one to a stranger, but our home health …

Taste the Rainbow!

No, we’re not talking Skittles, colored with Blue #1, Red #40, and Yellow #6–we’re talking red bell peppers, butternut squash, …

Is It Dementia–Or Is It Depression?

At one point in your parents’ life, depression was a topic no one spoke about–if they were even aware of …

Elder Anger – Where Does the Rage Come From?

In the last newsletter we discussed depression in the elderly, but we haven’t yet touched on another of the most …

Quick Stress Relief Tips for Family and Caregivers

Dealing with a loved one who’s ill or incapacitated is stressful; we all know this. Unfortunately, though, the psychological needs …

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