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!
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| Alzheimer's Care at Home: How Do You Do It? | |
 For the past 11 years ElderCare at Home has specialized in keeping Alzheimer's and other memory impaired patients in the place they most want to be - their own home. I am often asked, "How do you do it"?
Often, it is not easy, however by integrating our services as well as services offered by our affilated companies and community partners, we have successfully helped many families keep their loved one at home. To learn more, click here. |
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New Site Launched! www.AlzheimersCareResourceCenter.com | |
 The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center just launced our brand new site. The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center provides specialized services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and their family members. Our goal is to help assure a good quality of life after diagnosis as well as to assist caregivers in keeping their loved one at home for as long as it is financially and physically possible. Visit us here! |
| Community Education Seminar:
A Little Fall is a BIG Worry for Seniors and the Elderly
October 19th - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | |
Please join us for our October Community Education Seminar entitled "A Little Fall is a BIG Worry for Seniors and the Elderly".
This event will be held on October 19th at 2:00 p.m. at our corporate office. As space is limited, please RSVP to 561-471-3122.
The appropriate audience for this event are older adults. If you are a professional, please extend our invitation to your patients and/or clients. If you have anyu questions, or to reserve your space, please call us at 561-471-3122 |
| Ask the Expert! The Paradox of Current Pain Management | |
 The next few articles will deal with the increasing problem of unrequited pain and suffering among our elderly and the general population.
As pointed in last month's article, current medical treatment is not meeting the needs of our patients with pain complaints -- specifically musculoskeletal conditions. In fact, more people are suffering with chronic pain and more people are becoming Dr. David Ross disabled at early ages than ever before in American history. Read more here!
Dr. David Ross is our expert on Alzheimer's disease and is ready to answer your questions today! Ask the Alzheimer's Expert and receive the information, guidance, support and knowledge that you are looking for.
"How can I stop my husband from trying to leave at night?"
"If my dad had Alzheimer's will I get it too"?
"I can't take it anymore. Is it time for placement"?
"The medications she is taking just seem to make things worse. Can I just stop giving them to her"?
"How do I take away the car keys"?
"I live out of state and my parents are in Ft. Lauderdale. What can I do to help them from here"?
Being a caregiver is hard work. Whenever you reach out, our staff is here for you. Submit your question, in complete confidence to, Dr Ross Answers You or call to speak with Alzheimer's disease specialist today at 800-209-4342. |
| Complimentary Fall Prevention & Home Safety Assessments | |
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 During the month of October, ElderCare at Home is offering complimentary Fall Prevention & Home Safety Asssements. Learn more here!
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| ElderCare at Home CNA Spotlight | |
 Annette Campbell D.
Annette has been a CNA since February 2009. She has been providing services to one of our patients since July 2010 and provides him with exceptional care.
The environment and dynamics surrounding this particular patient is not always positive. Annette continuously remains dedicated to the care he needs despite the difficult circumstances. She is always professional and helps his family cope during stressful times. ElderCare at Home is very proud to have her on our team! |
| Help Wanted for New Office in Broward! | |
 RN's, LPN's & Social Workers
ElderCare at Home has opened our new office in Broward! We are currently hiring per diem RN's, LPN's and social workers to join our Geriatric Care Management team! If you are interested, please email your resume, in confidence to, Elayne Forgie, CMC, President at: elayne@eldercareathome.org |
