Ask The Expert: I’m a caregiver and am doing this all alone, how do I get a break?

This week’s question:  I'm a caregiver and am doing this all alone, how do I get a break?  Some benefits that you or your loved one may be eligible for may include Medi-Cal, which covers adult day centers, In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Veteran’s Aid, and many other programs and services. The IHSS program is considered

Spending Time with Pets Provides Benefits for Older Adults

A Guest Blog from Home Instead Senior care experts say seniors who interact with animals feel less depressed and isolated. Isolation is becoming an increasingly common issue, with one in five Americans reporting they feel lonely. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these feelings. In fact, 43 percent say they experience loneliness regularly. A new survey

Ask The Expert: What Benefits Might My Loved One Be Eligible For?

This week’s question:  What benefits might my loved one be eligible for, and how do I know?   There are many resources and benefits that you and your loved one may be eligible for. Here are a few:   Medi-Cal Medi-Cal can pay long-term care costs, including nursing, living facilities, and home care, for those

Ask The Expert: What Is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Have questions concerning Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory issues? We have answers.   As part of our array of programs and services for local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s Orange County offers a free telephone helpline to answer any questions you may have about the disease. Whether you are someone experiencing dementia or

Caring Conversations: How to Communicate With Someone With Memory Loss

Some helpful tips for caregivers on communicating with their loved ones   Caregivers must change their communication style when interacting with a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. Alzheimer's is often considered a disease of emotions, whipping up a continuous cycle within its victims' minds that repeatedly bounces from confusion to discomfort to abnormal behaviors. This

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Roundup (July 26, 2019)

A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia   Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below:   3 New Alzheimer’s Studies’ Goals:

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Roundup (July 19, 2019)

A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia   Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below:   Is Targeting Brain Inflammation the

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Roundup (July 12, 2019)

A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia   Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below:   Sorting Protein in Neurons Defends

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Roundup (July 6, 2019)

A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia By Staff Blogger/ June, 2019   Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below:  

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