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| Happy St. Patrick's Day March 2011 |
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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Hospitalization and Alzheimer's Disease | | 
A trip to the hospital with a person who has memory loss or dementia can be stressful on both of you.
The ADEAR Center published a great brochure that includes steps that you can take now to make hospital visits less traumatic; tips on making your relative or care partner more comfortable once you arrive at the hospital; and suggestions on how to work with hospital staff and doctors.
To read more click here. |
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How Do I Get Mom To Leave The House For Appointments? | | |
For someone suffering from dementia, leaving their home environment, whether it is to visit the doctor, attend a holiday event or simply go to the store, can often lead to confusion and may cause the patient to exhibit signs of agitation, stress and anxiety.
As caregivers, our role is to not only make sure that our loved one gets the medical care and cognitive stimulation that they need, but that we to do so in the gentlest manner possible. Read more here! |
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Forgetfulness: A Poem By Billy Collins | |
 Here is a link to touching poem written by Billy Collins. Enjoy! |
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Who Can I Call? | |  Sometimes it is hard for caregivers to reach out when they need help. Keeping a list of people you can turn to in the event you feel overwhelmed or just need a break, will remind you that there are those that you can lean on, and they are just a phone call away. Get started here or call us at 800-209-4342 |
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2011 Alzheimer's Memory Walk | |
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Alz Stars Team |
Join our team and get on the MOVE to end Alzheimer's!
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
The money we raise will go toward research to treat and prevent Alzheimer's,and programs to improve the lives of millions of Americans. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause.
The 2011 Memory Walk will be held on April 9th at Meyer Amphitheater, Downtown West Palm Beach. Memory Walk is a community event that joins friends, family and co-workers as they walk to end Alzheimer's. Please click here and join our team today! For more information call us at 800-209-4342 |
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Complimentary Alzheimer's Care Resource Guide | | 
The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center is offering the Alzheimer's Care at Home: A Guide for Patient's, Families & Caregivers, to those living in Palm Beach, Broward & Martin Counties.
The guide includes tips for the newly diagnosed, medications, treatments &
communications, planning for the future, caring for the caregiver and more. To receive your complimentary copy, please call us at 800-209-4342
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Caregivers Needed to Provide
End of Life Home Care Services | |
 ElderCare at Home is currently recruiting staff to provide end of life home care services to our patients in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties. To join our team or to learn more, please email your resume, in confidence to, Elayne Forgie, CMC, President at: elayne@eldercareathome.org |
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