This week’s question: My loved one refuses to see a doctor. How do I convince them to go? It can often be difficult to get a loved one to go to the doctor for a diagnosis, or even just a routine check-up. First, it is important to know why they may feel reluctant in
Our very own CEO Jim McAleer speaks on Alzheimer’s Orange County and the local fight against Alzheimer’s disease PopHealth Podcast recently featured Alzheimer’s Orange County’s CEO Jim McAleer on their show. Jim shares his experiences working with various nonprofit organizations, from teaching a choir for adults with memory deterioration, to eventually (after 11 interviews!)
This week’s question: I've never attended a support group, how can it help? First off, you may be wondering - what is a caregiver support group? Support groups are a place where caregivers can gather to share information, experiences, advice, and support for one another. Alzheimer’s Orange County regularly holds support groups for helping
My husband has Alzheimer’s, and he just won't listen to anything that I say! I’m just trying to help him. How do I convince him to listen to me? It can be very frustrating when you find you are repeating yourself, and yet your loved one simply doesn’t seem to understand or accept what you
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 an alternative
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
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
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
When paired with dementia or Alzheimer’s, a UTI is often more than just an infection A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a type of infection that enters the body through the urethra, and is prevalent among both younger and older individuals. UTIs cause distinct physical symptoms such as painful urination, back pain, and lower
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
