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ElderCare at Home
Keeping patients in the place they most want to be... Their own home! |
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| ElderCare at Home |
August 2009 |
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 Greetings!
ElderCare at Home brings you this newsletter in the spirit of cooperation and education. We hope you find this information useful and informative. Please give us a call or email us if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
Elayne Forgie, CMC, SRES
President/CEO
ElderCare at Home & ElderCare Resource Center
800-209-4342
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 Early On-Set Alzheimer's Disease
Of all the people with Alzheimer's disease, only 5 to 10 percent develop symptoms before age 65. So if 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's, at least 200,000 people have the early-onset form of the disease. Early-onset Alzheimer's has been known to develop between ages 30 and 40, but that's very uncommon. It is more common to see someone in his or her 50s who has the disease.
What Causes Early On-Set Alzheimer's Disease?
It often runs in families. Many people with early-onset Alzheimer's have a parent or grandparent who also developed Alzheimer's at a younger age. A significant proportion of early-onset Alzheimer's is linked to three genes.
These three genes are different from the APOE gene - the gene that can increase your risk of Alzheimer's in general. But you can have the APOE gene and never develop Alzheimer's. Conversely, you can have Alzheimer's and not have the APOE gene. The genetic path of inheritance is much stronger in early-onset Alzheimer's. If you have one of those three genes, it would be very unusual for you not to develop Alzheimer's before age 65. To read the complete article, click here! |
 Reduce Inflammation with Nopalea
We have all heard that inflammation in the body can be bad. But how can we reduce inflammation and protect our bodies against dangerous toxins?
When toxins assault your system-or when injury or infection strikes-your body responds with a complex biological process commonly referred to as inflammation. If this inflammation goes unchecked, it can lead to a wide variety of disorders, from stroke to arthritis to heart disease.
Nopalea specifically targets signs of inflammation in your body and reduces them quickly.1 Its betalains and other anti-inflammatory ingredients work directly on the fluid surrounding your cells. There, they draw off the toxins and excess water to reduce inflammation and rebalance the cellular environment. To read a just released report entitled "The Silent Killer", just click here. Be sure to see our special offer at the bottom of this newsletter! |
 ElderCare at Home Community Forum
We have started a Community Forum to bring professionals and caregivers together. We envision a community where South Florida elder care professionals can help caregivers by providing guidance, support andd advice.
We've always beleived that the professionals in our area have the amazing ability to rise above and collaborate even when we compete. We do this for the good of the patients and the families all of us serve, This forum will not succeed without everyones help. Please join, share your knowledge and support all of the patients and caregivers that reach out. VIsit the ElderCare at Home Community Forum and let's get started! |
 My parent just received a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. What are the most important things our family should do?
Ask the Expert: Part 3
After last month's interlude, this article returns to the issue of a new Alzheimer's diagnosis. It discusses the emotional and social aspects of diagnosis and function. I will begin with the true story of a patient whom I will call Mrs. Nelson. [The names and places have been changed]
The story has two parts. Interestingly, this experience introduced me to ElderCare at Home.Please click here to read the complete story! |
 The Tidal Wave Is Coming: Preparing to Meet the Needs of Seniors & Aging Baby Boomers
The Second Annual Elder Law Forum will bring together top-notch presenters from health care,government, insurance, law and consumer advocates who will address critical questions facing seniors living in South Florida. This is an event not to be missed! Be sure to mark our calendars and SAVE THE DATE! November 12, 2009 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Stratford Court at Boca Pointe. |
 What to Tell Children About Alzheimer's Disease
Someone in your family has Alzheimer's disease, and you've been gathering info on Alzheimer's disease to try to help you make decisions about what to do next, but everything you find is so scientific and complicated.
What can you tell your kids to make them understand why their grandfather or uncle doesn't recognize them anymore? The attached information sheet on Alzheimer's disease is aimed at children and families, so read it together and the call us if we can answer any additional questions! |
 For the Caregivers
Providing care for a person with Alzheimer's disease is sometimes described as the reverse of raising a child. You can support and nourish your loved one's independence and stability, but cognitive and physical regression will ultimately require 24 hour care. Although medical advances can slow early stage decline, Alzheimer's remains a terminal disease.
With this difficult outlook, caregiving can become all-consuming as your loved one diminishes over a period of years. Grief, depression, and anger are common, but anticipating and learning about the disease can reduce your frustration, foster reasonable expectations, and prepare you for new challenges.
Your commitment to Alzheimer's caregiving is a remarkable gift. Learning all you can about what is happening and what to expect not only helps your loved one, it is the first step towards protecting your own total health.
Whenever you reach out, ElderCare at Home is here to help. For 10 years we have specialized in helping caregivers keep their loved one in the place they most want to be... their own home. Although this is never easy, the professional staff at ElderCare at Home will guide you and support you each and every step of the way.
Our services are comprehensive and custom tailored to meet the needs of your entire family. From companion care to counseling to 24-hour live in care, we will work with you to create an ElderCare Plan that works! Call us today to schedule a complimentary consultation in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties. Remember - you are not alone. | |
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ElderCare at Home is South Florida's premier provider of Alzheimer's/dementia specific geriatric care management and at-home assisted living services for patients and families suffering from Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairments. We provide all levels of in-home nursing as well as homemaker and companion care. All services are fully integrated, coordinated, and monitored by one of our professional geriatric care managers ~ at no charge to our clients! ElderCare at Home serves as an advocate for our clients and a surrogate for their family members. Please visit our web sites at www.ElderCareatHome.org or www.ElderCareResourceCenter.com You can call us at 800-209-4342 or email us at ElderCareatHome@msn.com
ElderCare at Home & ElderCare Resource Center
2328 10th Ave. N #101
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
800-209-4342
Florida Nurse Registry #30211002 |
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